asked the Minister of Health what steps have been taken towards securing the establishment of a modern hospital in East Shropshire; and if he will give favourable consideration to the early provision of such hospital to meet the needs of the increased population in this area, which is now meagrely served by up-to-date hospital facilities.

This is primarily a matter for the Birmingham Regional Hospital Board, which will doubtless have regard to this in relation to other claims upon its resources.