§ Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Health the number of persons waiting for beds in hospitals in the County of Durham; and whether he is satisfied with the accommodation provided there for sick persons.
§ Mr. Iain Macleod9,459 in the geographical county, or 4,431 in the administrative county, at 31st May last. I am of course aware of the need for further building and improvements, and a number of schemes are in hand.