Hospital Facilities (Birmingham Overspill Housing)

HC Deb 06 November 1967 vol 753 cc32-3W

Mr. Dance

asked the Minister of Health (1) what steps he is taking to ensure that adequate provision will be made for hospital facilities in those areas which are chosen for the siting of 15,000 houses to take overspill from Birmingham;

(2) what steps he is taking to ensure that adequate provision will be made for maternity services in those areas which are chosen for the siting of 15,000 houses to take overspill from Birmingham;

(3) what steps he is taking to ensure that adequate provision will he made for hospital casualty services in those areas which are chosen for the siting of 15,000 houses to take overspill from Birmingham.

Mr. Snow

As soon as a decision has been taken on the siting of these houses the Birmingham Regional Hospital Board will consider how the necessary hospital services can best be provided.