§ Mr. Bishopasked the Minister of Health how many health centres have been opened since the operation of the National Health Service Act; and what plans has he for further centres in the next 10 years.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonIn addition to 10 which were already in existence, 36 health centres have been opened in England and Wales since July, 1948. 30 more are under construction, 28 have been approved, and plans for 48 are under consideration. I have recently sent to local health authorities a circular of guidance on the provision of health centres, and present evidence suggests that their ten-year plans for 300 centres by 1976 may be greatly exceeded.