§ Mr. Championasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the fact that the urgent waiting list of mental defectives awaiting admission to institutions in Derbyshire has increased by 35 per cent. since 1952; and if he will take action to deal with this problem.
§ Mr. TurtonYes. One hundred and thirteen additional staffed beds have been provided in Derbyshire in the past year and larger increases are planned, chiefly at Aston Hall.