HC Deb 15 February 1960 vol 617 c81W
Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the shortage of places for mentally-defective children living in Kent; and what action he proposes to remedy the position.

Miss Pitt

Yes. In addition to 23 additional beds provided last year the South East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board is shortly to open 40 more and has plans for a further 50.