§ 40. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Health how much money has been spent to improve the accommodation for staff and patients at the St. Edward's Hospital, Cheddleton, in the Leek division, since 1945; and whether he will break down the sums period by period.
§ Mr. Powell£214,819 between July, 1948, and March, 1962, plus over £630,000 on general maintenance. The following table gives the rest of the Answer:
Capital expenditure on St. Edward's Hospital, Cheddleton since 5th July, 1948 5th July, 1948–31st March, 1950 … 5,582 1st April, 1950–31st March, 1951 … 6,286 1st April, 1951–31st March, 1952 … 5,647 1st April, 1954–31st March, 1955 … 5,409 1st April, 1955–31st March, 1956 … 14,378 1st April, 1956–31st March, 1957 … 12,526 1st April, 1957–31st March, 1958 … 23,654 1st April, 1958–31st March, 1959 … 43,088 1st April, 1959–31st March, 1960 … 17,042 1st April, 1960–31st March, 1961 … 26,090 1st April, 1961–31st March, 1962 … 55,117 £214,819
§ 41. Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Health to what extent St. Edward's Hospital, Cheddleton, in the Leek division, is overcrowded; and whether the number of qualified nurses is now adequate.
§ Mr. PowellA reduction of 460 beds to 915 is envisaged in the Hospital Plan. The ratio of qualified nurses to patients is somewhat below the average.