§ 8. Mr. Palmerasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the shortage of hospital accommodation for expectant mothers in the county of Surrey; and whether he is taking steps to improve the situation in the near future.
§ Mr. Bevan:Unfortunately, there is a shortage of staffed maternity beds all over the country. In Surrey, 53 more beds will be available shortly, and proposals for the provision of a further 86 at various voluntary hospitals in the county are under consideration.