HC Deb 24 February 1969 vol 778 cc206-7W
86. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when the additional geriatric beds to be provided in the later stages of the redevelopment of St. Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, will become available.

Mr. Ennals

It is not possible at present to forecast the timing of the later stages of this redevelopment.

87. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what estimate he has made of the waiting list for geriatric hospital beds in the North West Surrey area, on the basis of the present proposals of the South West Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board, at the end of each of the next five years.

Mr. Ennals

It is not possible to make forecasts of waiting lists, which depend on a variety of factors.