HC Deb 06 July 1971 vol 820 cc321-2W
40. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many accident units operate within the area of the Manchester Regional Hospital Board; and whether he will investigate their adequacy and the average waiting time for medical or surgical attention.

Mr. Alison

Twenty-eight. I am aware that the service in this region as elsewhere in the country has been affected by medical staffing difficulties and my Department is continuing discussions with the profession on how these may be overcome.

41. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to improve the conditions of junior medical staff of hospitals within the area of the Manchester Regional Hospital Board.

Mr. Alison

This is primarily a matter for the hospital authorities in the Region. I know that the Board is reviewing the staffing of certain hospital departments in which junior medical staff have been working long hours.