§ Mr. E. Rowlandsasked the Minister of Health (1) how wide an area is served by the post-natal clinic at Rhydepenau School, Cardiff; and if he is aware that the distances involve hardship for many mothers;
(2) if the post-natal clinic at Rhydenpenau School, Cardiff has a supply of running water within the clinic premises;
(3) how many rooms are available at the post-natal clinic at Rhydepenau School, Cardiff; and to what extent this 176W number detracts from the ability to provide adequate medical services;
(4) what investigation has been made by his Department into possible alternative and more convenient facilities for post-natal treatment than existing facilities at Rhydepenau School, Cardiff;
(5) what provisions for the shelter of prams in wet weather are provided at the post-natal clinic at Rhydepenau School, Cardiff.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonCardiff City Council provide an infant welfare clinic at Rhydepenau School. As a temporary measure it converted a class-room in the grounds of the school, and a clinic is held twice a week where the health visitor weighs the babies and advises the mothers, who can also purchase welfare foods there. The council is aware that there is no running water, separate room for a doctor, or pram shelter, and it is considering alternative arrangements.
The clinic serves mothers living in Part End, part of Cyncoed and on the Lakeside estate. No complaints about the distance of these areas from the clinic have been made to the council.