HC Deb 27 July 1949 vol 467 c146W
90. Sir C. Edwards

asked the Minister of Health if he will give the numbers on the waiting list in South Wales and Monmouthshire of persons suffering from tuberculosis who have been certified as needing institutional treatment; whether he is aware that none of these unfortunate persons can get into hospitals or sanatoria under five or six months, or even more; and what steps are being taken to improve this position.

Mr. Blenkinsop

My information is that there are about 960 cases. The reason for the length of the wait is lack of staff, which my right hon. Friend is constantly doing all he can to remedy.