HC Deb 29 June 1972 vol 839 cc424-6W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the number of health centres now operative in Wales; and what plans he has for bringing about a substantial increase in their number,

Mr. Peter Thomas

My Department encourages local authorities to provide health centres whenever family doctors wish to practise from them. Thirty-nine centres are now in operation in Wales, and a further 23 are at an advanced stage of preparation or construction. I should like to see more being built, and a number are receiving preliminary consideration.