§ 56. Mr. J. Johnsonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the anxiety in the West Midlands, due to the 99W shortage of accommodation for mentally deficient children; and when it is hoped that the Birmingham Regional Hospital Board will build the three new 50-bedded wards that are planned.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodYes. The Board has started to build one of these 50-bedded units and has obtained tenders for the other two.