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asked the Minister of Health in which new towns new hospitals have been completed or are under construction; and what provision is being made for adequate hospital treatment in the remaining new towns.
It has not yet been possible to start the construction of any new hospitals in the new towns and their need for hospital services is being met meanwhile by the use of existing hospitals.
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a serious lag of hospital services in the new towns? About 12 months ago I put a similar question to him on this point, and, in view of the lapse of time, will he look specially into this matter because it is one which should be inquired into?
We do take these considerations into account when we are making the capital allocation and the number of new towns in the different areas is an important factor in the matter.