Oral Answers to Questions — Hospitals – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Mai 1964.
Mr Dingle Foot
, Ipswich
12:00,
4 Mai 1964
asked the Minister of Health what steps are now proposed to relieve the pressure on the operating facilities in the Ipswich and East Suffolk Hospital.
Bernard Braine
, Essex South East
I cannot at present add to the information I gave to the hon. and learned Member during the debate on the Adjournment on 9th April last.
Mr Dingle Foot
, Ipswich
Does not the hon. Gentleman realise that this is a situation of great and increasing urgency? Can he give any indication as to when he will be able to make a further statement?
Bernard Braine
, Essex South East
The regional hospital board is dealing with the matter as quickly as possible. It is currently engaged in private discussions with the medical staff concerned. In those circumstances, I do not think that I should say any more. I am aware of the need to get on, and I will keep the hon. and learned Gentleman informed.
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