§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are at present waiting for admission to the Hospital of St. Cross, Rugby; and what was the figure 12 months ago.
§ Mr. Alison946 on 31st October, 1970; 1,040 on 31st October, 1969.
§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present average cost per patient, per week, in the Hospital of St. Cross, Rugby; and what is the national average.
§ Mr. AlisonThe average cost per patient per week in the Hospital of St. Cross at Rugby for the financial year 1969–70 was £66 10s. 10d. The national average cost in acute hospitals of over 100 beds was £55 14s. 0d. for the same year.
§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is satisfied with the availability of 208W geriatric beds in the Rugby area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonI have no evidence to suggest that the need for hospital geriatric beds in the Rugby area is not being met.
§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people have been waiting for a year or more to enter the Hospital of St. Cross for cold surgery.
§ Mr. Alison129.
§ Mr. William Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were treated in the emergency department of St. Cross Hospital, Rugby, in the last 12-month period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. AlisonDuring the year ended 30th June, 1970, 14,480 new patients attended; total attendances were 20,814.