§ Mr. Farrasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the current shortage of nursing staff and hospital beds in the Leicester area; and what steps he is taking to remedy this.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonA co-ordinated effort is being made to recruit more nurses. A new maternity unit of 156 beds is under construction at Leicester Royal Infirmary, and further developments are being planned for this and other hospitals in the area.