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Mr. Robert Taylor
asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the overcrowding at the St. George's Hospital, Morpeth; and if he will take steps to improve the accommodation available for both men and women patients.
Miss Hornsby-Smith
My right hon. Friend is well aware of the overcrowding. The regional hospital board is starting work very shortly on two 40-bed female villas and further construction for both male and female patients is planned as soon as other priority needs permit.