HC Deb 05 November 1962 vol 666 c29W
75. Mr. Albu

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the acute shortage of maternity beds in hospitals, especially in urban areas of acute housing shortage; and what action he proposes to take to remedy this situation.

Mr. Powell

The Hospital Plan provides for increasing maternity beds by over a third. The proposals are under continuous review, both locally and nationally.

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