Maternity Grant and Allowance (Hansard, 9 February 1971)

HC Deb 09 February 1971 vol 811 c117W 117W

§ Mr. Hall-Davis
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he proposes to review the level of maternity grant and maternity allowance; and what increases would be necessary to restore their current purchasing power to November, 1969 levels.

§ Mr. Dean
On the first part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend

Hospital Types of Ward Number of Beds Period of closure

Astley … … … … … Surgical 18 18–22 May, 1970

Billinge … … … … … Orthopaedic 11 1–31 January, 1971(now reopened)

Children's surgical 17

Hospital						Types of Ward	Number of Beds	Period of closure
Astley	…	…	…	…	…	Surgical	18	18–22 May, 1970
Billinge	…	…	…	…	…	Orthopaedic	11	1–31 January, 1971(now reopened)
Children's surgical	17