HC Deb 07 December 1959 vol 615 c2W
35. Mr. Kelley

asked the Minister of Health if, in view of the large number of people waiting for admission to Doncaster Royal Infirmary for surgical treatment, he will withdraw the privilege which certain specialists have of granting priority to patients who consult them privately, and so make the lack of hospital accommodation in this area fall on all classes of patients equally.

Miss Pitt

No such privilege has been granted.

36. Mr. Kelley

asked the Minister of Health what steps are being taken, and what steps it is intended shall be taken in the future, to improve accommodation for general hospital treatment in the Doncaster area.

Miss Pitt

A start has been made on a major scheme of development and rebuilding at Doncaster Royal Infirmary which over a period of years is planned to increase the number of beds from 330 to 750, and to provide new out-patient and diagnostic services.