HC Deb 15 December 1972 vol 848 c246W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the progress made in establishing health centres in Wales; and what proposals he has for speeding up this development.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I would refer the hon. Member to my replies to his Questions on 29th June and 22nd November 1972. There are now 43 centres in operation in Wales: 30 are at final approval or advanced planning stage. Nineteen further schemes are under consideration by my Department. While I should like to see more health centres built, I think that the local authorities in Wales are, with my encouragement, making good progress.