§ 80. Mr. Ellis Smithasked 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-SmithBlurton, 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.