HC Deb 28 November 1961 vol 650 c42W
Mr. Abse

asked the Minister of Health what proportion of babies born in Monmouthshire last year was born in hospital; and what steps are being taken to increase the number of maternity beds in Monmouthshire.

Miss Pitt

61 per cent. The first phase of the rebuilding of the Royal Gwent Hospital which will provide 92 obstetric beds will be started in 1962–63.