HC Deb 24 March 1969 vol 780 cc210-1W
Mr. Tom Boardman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reduction in operating sessions have been made necessary at Leicester Royal Infirmary due to the shortage of trained operating theatre nurses.

Mr. Crossman

Ten per week.

Mr. Tom Boardman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware that no more out-patient clinics can be held at Leicester Royal Infirmary because the out-patient department is used to capacity; and when he will provide funds for the building of a new out-patient department.

Mr. Crossman

Yes. Present plans include a new out-patient department in work due to start in the early 1970s. Meanwhile improvements in the existing facilities are under active consideration.