Tuberculosis Treatment, South Wales

HC Deb 13 May 1954 vol 527 c82W

9. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health the number of people waiting for admission to tuberculosis sanatoria in South Wales.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The number is 735.

10. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health the number of beds in South Wales sanatoria that cannot be used due to shortage of nursing staff.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The number is 158.

11. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the decision to close a ward of 22 beds at the Glan Ely Tuberculosis Hospital, Cardiff, because of lack of staff; and, in view of the long list of people suffering from tuberculosis and awaiting admission to this hospital, what emergency action he proposes to take.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I understand that it is hoped that this closure will only be temporary, and that everything possible is being done to obtain the necessary staff.