HC Deb 26 November 1953 vol 521 c73W
80. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the Minister of Health if he will take action to improve the medical facilities of the people within the developing mining areas of Trentham, Blurton, Newstead and Meir; and if he will treat it as a matter of urgency.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

Blurton, Newstead and Meir are classified as "designated" areas, i.e., areas where an additional doctor setting up in practice would be entitled to an initial practice allowance of £600 in the first year. Trentham is classified as an "intermediate" area where an application by an additional doctor would be considered on its merits by the Medical Practices Committee.