§ 82. Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied that the present plans of the South West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board are adequate to meet the need for geriatric hospital beds in the Woking area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe board is well aware that Woking is one of the areas in the region where there is at present a deficiency of geriatric beds. The later stages of the redevelopment of St. Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, will include additional geriatric provision.
§ 83. Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present waiting list for geriatric hospital beds in the North-West Surrey area; and what it was five and 10 years ago, respectively.
§ Mr. Ennals163 at 31st December, 1968; 139 in 1963 and 94 in 1958, but the last figure includes some patients who were already in hospital.