§ 59. Mr. Hopkinsasked the Minister of Health how long is the waiting list for geriatric beds in Bristol; and if he will make a statement.
§ 70. Mr. Wilkinsasked the Minister of Health what study he has now made of the representations made to him by the Bristol Health Committee at the request of general practitioners in the City of Bristol, expressing concern at the shortage of hospital beds for elderly patients; and what steps he proposes to take to provide more geriatric hospital beds in Bristol.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe waiting list is 228, 71 fewer than a year ago. The South-Western Regional Hospital Board are considering whether additional beds can be made available. They are in touch with the Board of Governors of the United Bristol Hospitals and the City of Bristol Health and Welfare Department, and it is hoped to appoint a consultant to co-ordinate geriatric services in the area.