HC Deb 21 February 1955 vol 537 cc98-9W
56. Mr. J. Johnson

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the anxiety in the West Midlands, due to the shortage of accommodation for mentally deficient children; and when it is hoped that the Birmingham Regional Hospital Board will build the three new 50-bedded wards that are planned.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Yes. The Board has started to build one of these 50-bedded units and has obtained tenders for the other two.