§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of intensive care baby cots available in Wales, the number in each health authority and their locations within each health authority.
§ Mr. GristSpecialist care for new-born babies in Wales, including intensive care, is presently provided in special care baby units, the disposition of which is shown in the table:
Health Authority Hospital Cots Clwyd HM Stanley 15 Wrexham Maelor 22 East Dyfed Bronglais 2 West Wales General 12 Gwent Nevill Hall 15 Royal Gwent 20 Gwynedd Ysbyty Bangor 22 Mid Glamorgan Prince of Wales 17 East Glamorgan 15 Merthyr General 12 South Glamorgan University Hospital 25 St. David's 16 West Glamorgan Morriston 16 Neath 10 Pembroke Withybush 8
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to increase the number of intensive care baby cots available in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristMy right hon. Friend has recently received the report of the advisory group on perinatal intensive care in Wales which was set up to inform the Department of development requirements. It will be considered carefully in formulating plans.