§ 88. Mr. Yatesasked the Minister of Health the total number of out-patients attending hospitals in Birmingham; how many are in attendance at Selly Oak and Dudley Road hospitals, respectively; and what action is being taken to provide adequate accommodation for out-patients in Birmingham.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithIn answer to the first part of the Question, I am circulating the figures below. With regard to the second part, proposals are under consideration for developments of the outpatient facilities at the General, Selly Oak, Dudley Road and Little Bromwich hospitals.
NEW OUT-PATIENTS DURING THE YEAR 1953 — Consultant Clinics Casualty Departments Physiotherapy etc. All Birmingham Hospitals 263,656 208,784 66,936 Selly Oak Hospital 17,298 23,207 5,829 Dudley Road Hospital 15,973 21,705 3,385