HC Deb 03 December 1968 vol 774 cc447-8W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals the Regional Hospital Board have for the establishment of a district hospital at Nuneaton.

Mr. Ennals

A maternity ward has been completed at George Eliot Hospital and there are plans for new theatres: no further phases have been proposed.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals the Regional Hospital Board have for the development of the Manor Hospital as a casualty and accident centre, in view of its close proximity to the A5 trunk road.

Mr. Ennals

There is an accident and emergency centre at the Manor Hospital which provides a 24 hour service. The Board are at present considering what further provision is required throughout the Region including Nuneaton.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the outlay cost on setting up the new plastics unit at the Manor Hospital, Nuneaton.

Mr. Ennals

£3,900.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the weekly cost of maintaining an inpatient in the George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton.

Mr. Ennals

£36 2s. 4d. in the acute unit and £63 18s. 0d. in the maternity unit, in the year ended 31st March, 1968.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average length of stay in hospital for ear, nose and throat operations in Nuneaton hospitals.

Mr. Ennals

3.2 days.