§ Miss Pikeasked the Minister of Health if he will state the number of beds which are out of use in National Health Service hospitals; and if he will state the reasons.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonOn average about 7,500 due mainly to redecoration, quarantine or illness of staff.
Number of Patients who have been on Waiting List for: Waiting List 3-6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months Over 1 year Plastic Surgery … 2,870 244 290 320 1,751 Gynaecology … 758 202 80 69 151