§ 5. Mr. J. Hyndasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the serious situation arising from the shortage of accommodation for both adult and child mental defectives in the area of the Sheffield Regional Board, where the waiting list for admission to institutions is considerably higher than any other area throughout the country; and whether he is giving any priority of attention to the needs of this area.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am aware of the shortage, and steps are being taken to remedy it. The Regional Board has projects in hand which should provide an additional 750 beds within the next three years.