§ 34. Mr. Shortasked the Minister or Health what progress has been made in providing additional facilities for thoracic surgery in the Newcastle Regional Hospital Board area.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodA new 40-bed unit has recently been opened at Seaham Hall Sanatorium and the theatre accommodation at the Holywood Hall unit is being greatly improved. Major extensions and adaptations at the Shotley Bridge unit are in progress, but it will be some time before these are complete.