§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Health how many cases there are in the county borough of West Hartlepool of children in need of institutional treatment awaiting places in suitable institutions; how long the oldest case has been waiting; and whether he will give directions to the Newcastle Regional Hospital Board to expedite schemes for the provision of additional institutional places.
§ Mr. BevanEight children in the county borough of West Hartlepool are awaiting places in suitable institutions. One of these has been on the waiting list since July, 1947; but available vacancies are, of course, allocated solely on the degree of urgency. Efforts are being made to provide additional accommodation as expeditiously as the financial situation permits.