HC Deb 30 June 1949 vol 466 c101W
37. Mr. Platts-Mills

asked the Minister of Health what resolutions he has received from the local medical committee for the County of London in regard to the present difficulties of securing admission to hospital of acute cases; and, in view of the possibility of a complete breakdown of the service during next winter, what action he proposes to take.

Mr. Bevan

I have received the Committee's resolutions of 24th May. The position is continuously under review by the four Metropolitan regional boards and everything possible is being done to increase the pool of staffed beds, which is the only effective remedy.

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