§ 37. Mr. William Wellsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what 367W representations he has received as to the inadequacy of the facilities at the Manor Hospital, Walsall, for the delivery and care of premature babies; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. AlisonI have received letters from my hon. Friend the Member for Walsall, South (Sir H. d'Avigdor-Goldsmid) and the Walsall Executive Council. Facilities were restricted for about three months while repairs and redecoration were undertaken to the existing accommodation but are now operating normally. The regional board is planning a new purpose-built unit at the Manor Hospital providing 20 special-care baby cots which it is hoped to start building in 1974–75.