HC Deb 27 June 1966 vol 730 cc178-9W
48. Sir M. Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied with the present number of hospital beds for aged people in the Leeds and Otley planning area, in view of the facts that the aged population in this area is increasing, that there is a higher morbidity rate than for the rest of the country and that no additional beds for the aged have been planned in the next decade; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Loughlin

Both present and planned hospital provision for the elderly in this area satisfy the national standard suggested in the Hospital Building Programme (Cmnd. 3000), and the Leeds Regional Hospital Board will keep the requirements under review.