HC Deb 30 March 1977 vol 929 cc176-7W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds for geriatric patients there are in each of the areas within the North-West Regional Hospital Board's area; what is the population over 65 years of age, and over 75 years of age, respectively, in each of these areas; and what is the waiting list for geriatric beds in each area.

Mr. Moyle

Following is the information as at 31st December 1976:

this compares with the situation over the past five years.

Mr. Moyle

The following is the available information showing the numbers of patients on the hospital waiting lists for operations on the dates and in the specialties shown:

I regret that equivalent information prior to 30th September 1975 is not available.