Hip Diseases (Facilities)

HC Deb 20 April 1971 vol 815 cc375-6W

45. Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make provision for more hospital beds and operational facilities for patients suffering from hip diseases.

Mr. Alison

The provision to be made for particular services in each area is a matter for regional hospitial boards, and I am not aware of any general shortage of facilities for patients suffering from hip diseases.