§ Mrs. Braddockasked the Minister of Health how many certified mental deficiency cases in Liverpool are awaiting admission to institutions; and, in view of the length of time some have 83W been waiting, what special steps are being taken by the Liverpool regional hospitals board to deal with the matter.
§ Mr. CrookshankThe number of mental defectives in Liverpool awaiting admission to institutions is 101. The Liverpool Regional Hospital Board has plans at a very advanced stage for building a new institution, and plans for an extension to another institution are being examined though the rate at which building work can proceed must depend on the place that can be found for it in the general building programme.