HC Deb 24 November 1967 vol 754 cc443-4W
Mr. William Wells

asked the Minister of Health what progress is being made in bringing the provision of geriatric beds in Walsall up to the national average.

Mr. Snow

The Board are planning 68 new beds the building of which is due to start in 1968–69. They have also submitted proposals for the provision of further geriatric wards after 1970.