HC Deb 23 February 1971 vol 812 c88W
68. Mrs. Fenner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in view of the recommendation contained in his Department's Report, "Domiliciary, Midwifery and Maternity Bed Needs", what steps he is taking to increase maternity facilities in the Medway area.

Mr. Alison

During the period 1971–73 the South-East Metropolitan Regional Hospital Board intends to increase the facilities for delivery at All Saints Hospital, Chatham. In the longer term it plans to provide a new maternity unit at Medway Hospital.