§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the casualty department at Stroud Hospital has been closed and that this imposes hardship and danger on local residents and factory workers; what steps he is taking to recruit staff for this purpose; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe casualty department at Stroud Hospital has not been closed, though serious cases are now sent to the new accident unit at Gloucester. The vacancy for a resident medical officer has been advertised for some months without success. Local general practitioners have been offered additional paid sessions.