§ 37. Mr. Simonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that districts with steel and metal works have an exceptionally high rate of factory accidents, and that Middlesbrough had the highest proportion of workers killed in factory accidents last year of any town in Great Britain; and what steps are proposed to extend hospital casualty divisions on Tees-side.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am aware that Middlesbrough needs special facilities for the treatment of accidents, and I hope that building work will begin next year on a new accident department at the Middlesbrough General Hospital.