HC Deb 05 November 1970 vol 805 c450W
Mr. Mudd

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the ratio of geriatric beds to general nursing beds per 10,000 head of population in Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

There are 15.4 geriatric beds and 53.6 general nursing beds per 10,000 head of population in Scotland, a ratio of 1:3.5.