HC Deb 14 May 1954 vol 527 c94W
Dr. Broughton

asked the Minister of Health for how long the Batley and District Hospital has now been without resident medical staff.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I am informed that no resident medical staff has been available since 31st March last.

Dr. Broughton

asked the Minister of Health the number of patients' beds at Batley and District Hospital; and how many of them are empty at present.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Thirty-three are occupied and 66 are vacant, 16 because of structural alterations in progress.