§ 10. Sir K. Josephasked the Minister of Health whether the number of patients treated per bed at the non-teaching hospitals increased or decreased between 1955 and 1956; and by how much.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThere was an increase from 6.96 to 7.13 in terms of patients whose treatment was terminated. For patients other than those under treatment for mental illness and mental deficiency, the corresponding figures were 12.7 and 13.0.
§ Sir K. JosephDoes not my right hon. and learned Friend agree that these increases reflect the greatest credit upon both the administrative and the medical staff involved?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithYes. I am obliged to my hon. Friend for that. It is certainly so.