§ Mr. Ripponasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action she proposes to take to remedy the present shortage of geriatric beds in Northumberland.
§ Dr. OwenAll health authorities have been asked during 1976 to draw up long-term plans for development of their services. I understand that provision of a new geriatric unit of 50 beds at Berwick Infirmary to replace the existing provision of 40 beds is likely to find an early place in the region's capital programme.