CANTEEN FACILITIES AT WOODBRIDGE HOSPITAL

Mr Ng Kah Ting asked the Minister for Health whether he is aware that the existing canteen facilities at the Wood bridge Hospital are inadequate, and whether and when a canteen with better facilities will be erected.

Mr Yong Nyuk Lin: Mr Speaker, Sir, proposals have been made in the 1967 Development Estimates for a new canteen to replace the present canteen in Woodbridge Hospital.

However, whilst this proposal was under consideration, the Woodbridge Hospital Recreation Club came forward suggesting that it be allowed to build a canteen, combined with recreation rooms. This proposition is now under consideration. If it is approved, the hospital will have a new canteen to replace the old one as well as indoor recreational facilities which will be open to any member of the staff, including those from the nearby Trafalgar Home and the Chronic Sick Hospital, as well as members of the public.