HC Deb 18 July 1974 vol 877 cc263-4W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what steps she is tak ing to improve the medical facilities at present available to the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands.

Mrs. Hart

Following a report by a professional hospital administrator, improvements have been made in the organisation and running of the King Edward Memorial Hospital at Stanley. Development Aid funds have been made available for the purchase of additional hospital equipment. Recruitment of a medical officer to fill the one existing vacancy is proceeding satisfactorily.