HC Deb 30 April 1975 vol 891 c153W
Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many geriatric beds there are in the Brighton District Council area.

Dr. Owen

the Brighton Health district, which embraces the local government districts of Hove, Brighton and Lewes, there are 455 geriatric beds.

Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds are not in use due to staff shortages in hospitals in the area covered by the Brighton District Council; and if she will list the number for each hospital, separately.

Dr. Owen

In the Brighton health district. 12 beds at Chailey Heritage Hospital.