§ Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many smears took place at the cytology section of the Royal Gwent and St. Wodes Hospitals in 1964 and 1970, respectively; and, in view of the present overcrowding and general conditions, he will give an assurance that there will be no delay between the commencement of Phase V of the hospital 489W development plan and the completion of Phase IV of the plan.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to him on 1st March. The number of smears has risen from 6,169 in 1964 to 22,263 in 1970.—[Vol. 812, c.299.]