HC Deb 25 June 1956 vol 555 c5W
Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Health to what extent redundant beds in chest hospitals in the south-west region, due to the decline in tuberculosis, are being filled by patients suffering from non-tuberculous respiratory disease.

Mr. Turton

The Regional Hospital Board has increased facilities for surgical treatment of non-tuberculous patients in the chest hospitals. Whilst no redundant beds have yet been specifically allotted for the medical treatment of such patients, the matter is at present under consideration.