HC Deb 18 October 1971 vol 823 c346
4. Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Wales which recommendations of the Bevan Report on the future of the hospital service in Pembrokeshire have now been implemented.

The Minister of State, Welsh Office (Mr. David Gibson-Watt)

Nine of the 17 recommendations have been implemented. A further two await the building of the proposed new hospital at Withybush and the remainder are under consideration. I will write to my hon. Friend giving the details.

Mr. Edwards

Is my right hon. and learned Friend aware that some of the 17 recommendations are more important than others? Will he bear in mind that the Report recommended the setting up of an accident unit manned by a consultant and backed by sufficient staff? Is he satisfied that sufficient urgency is being given to the matter?

Mr. Gibson-Watt

Yes, I am satisfied about that. With his great knowledge of this intricate problem, my hon. Friend will know that some of these recommendations must necessarily take some time. I hope that he will keep in touch with me. I assure him that we will press forward as fast as possible.