HC Deb 08 February 1965 vol 706 c4W
49. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in plans for the establishment of a new cardio-thoracic unit at Newcastle General Hospital to serve the North-East.

Mr. K. Robinson

The Newcastle Regional Board's present intention is to provide in due course a new cardiothoracic unit at Newcastle General Hospital as part of the redevelopment of that hospital. No proposals regarding the timing of this unit have been submitted by the Board as yet, but I understand informal local discussions have been taking place.