HC Deb 21 March 1974 vol 870 cc167-8W
Mr. Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she will take steps to increase the number of geriatric beds in the area covered by the East Cheshire Hospital Management Committee.

Dr. Owen

In notifying all health authorities of their capital allocations for the coming year particularly stressed was the need to devote resources to the provision of geriatric services, and the Cheshire Area Health Authority will be considering proposals for increases in geriatric beds in east Cheshire prepared by the Manchester Regional Hospital Board.