§ Mr. Orbachasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many geriatric beds are in use in the Stockport and Buxton Hospital Management Committee area; what is the earliest date by which he expects additional beds to be available; and how many additional beds there will be.
§ Mr. Alison390 beds are now in use. Fifty-six new beds are expected to be available early next year to replace 49 in substandard accommodation.