§ 11. Mr. Probertasked the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects the final completion of the new hospital at Gurmos.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattThe anticipated completion date for the current phase, which will provide 340 beds, is July, 1975.
§ Mr. ProbertWithout commenting upon the undesirability of the site at Gurmos, would the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that he will do everything he possibly can to retain the two existing hospitals in the Gynon Valley which serve valley areas which are difficult distances from Gurmos itself?
§ Mr. Gibson-WattI am certainly aware of the excellent work done by those hospitals and of the high regard in which they are held. Their future functions will be considered in relation to the needs of the area as a whole.