HC Deb 26 January 1959 vol 598 cc72-3W
Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health the number of chronic sick people in Cardiff awaiting admission to hospital; and whether he will make a statement on this matter.

Mr. R. Thompson

There are 91 chronic sick patients awaiting admission to hospitals in the Cardiff area. Thirty additional beds for the chronic sick are to be provided immediately, and proposals are being discussed with the Hospital Management Committee for the addition of a further 48 in 1959. Longer-term proposals for a comprehensive geriatric service for the area are under consideration.