§ Mr. Mayhewasked the Minister of Health what new hospital facilities are being provided to meet the influx of 60,000 residents at Thamesmead; and whether he is aware that wards at St. Nicholas Hospital, Plumstead, are already overcrowded.
Mr. K. RobisonTo meet the needs of the increased population additional diagnostic and consultative services will be provided and the South East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board are reviewing the in-patient facilities in the Woolwich area.