§ Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many young people, to the nearest convenient date, are presently being treated in old people's wards in Scottish hospitals for lack of proper accommodation; and what steps are now being taken to avoid this.
§ Mr. William Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland for each of the regional hospital boards, how many young chronic sick patients are cared for in wards together with patients over 65 years of age.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellOn 31st December, 1970, there were 690 chronically sick and disabled patients under the age of 65 in non-psychiatric hospitals accommodated in wards intended wholly or mainly for the care of persons aged 65 or over. Hospital authorities are considering what better arrangements can be made for these patients, and further details about them which will shortly be available will help in assessing their needs.