§ Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware of the shortage of geriatric beds in the Greater Manchester area; and what steps he proposes to take to ease this situation.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyI understand that there is no general shortage of beds for geriatric patients in this area at present; however in order to meet the needs of an increasing elderly population the board has proposals in hand which 221W will lead to a net increase of 110 geriatric beds by 1972.