§ 56. Mr. Chapmanasked the Minister of Health why it took from December, 1954, to January, 1956, to approve plans for the extension of Hollymow Mental Hospital, Birmingham; and what action he is taking to give greater responsibility to regional hospital boards so that delays of this kind do not continue.
§ Mr. TurtonThe greater part of this period was spent in preparation of working drawings and bills of quantities and in obtaining tenders. The Guillebaud Committee made some recommendations regarding the financial responsibility of regional hospital boards. These are now under consideration.