§ 57 and 58. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health (1) whether he is aware of the need for greater hospital accommodation in Cardiff for the chronic aged sick; and what steps he is taking to meet this need;
(2) the number of cases of chronic sick elderly people who are waiting for hospital admission in Cardiff; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithTwo hundred and seventeen patients are at present awaiting admission. Following the recent general review of these services, and the memorandum of advice based on it which was issued in October last the Regional Hospital Board is now considering what action can best be taken to meet the need.