§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) when he expects the nursing establishment and the number of cots at New Cross hospital, Wolverhampton will be up to the standard required to enable the neonatal unit to be fully operational;
(2) when he expects the new renal dialysis unit at New Cross hospital, Wolverhampton will be ready to treat patients; and if he will ensure that resources are available to complete this project without delay in view of the shortage of dialysis treatment in the area.
§ Mr. John PattenResponsibility for the neonatal and renal dialysis units at New Cross hospital, Wolverhampton rests with the local health authorities concerned. The hon. Member may wish to contact the West Midlands regional health authority about this matter.