Lord TAYLORasked Her Majesty's Government:
Approximately what percentage of the population of England and Wales live in towns within the following population ranges:
- Under 50,000
- 50,000 to half a million
- Over half a million:
and also:
What is the approximate number of health centres now in operation in England and Wales and the approximate number located in towns within the following population ranges:
- Under 50,000
- 50,000 to half a million
- Over half a million
§ Lord WELLS-PESTELLOn 31st December 1975 there were 634 health centres in operation in England and 74 in Wales. I regret that it is not possible to provide the population analysis and distribution of health centres since the information is not available in the form requested but I will write to my noble friend.