§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from Age Concern, Patna and District, about the lack of geriatric provision in South Ayrshire; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. Harry EwingNo representations have been received.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he proposes for reducing the geriatric waiting list in Ayrshire from its present 300.
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§ Mr. Harry EwingThe Ayrshire and Arran Health Board is considering facilities for geriatric patients as one of the possible alternative uses of in-patient accommodation which will be vacated when the North Ayrshire District General Hospital is commissioned in 1980.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the bed occupancy of geriatric provision in Ayrshire.
§ Mr. Harry EwingFor the year ended 31st January 1978 the average occupancy of the 634 geriatric beds was 98 per cent.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the increase in bed complement for geriatrics in Ayrshire in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. Harry EwingAccurate figures are not readily available for 1972. The increase each year thereafter was:
- Year to 30th September
- 1974–30
- Year to 30th September
- 1975—NIL
- Year to 30th September
- 1976–4
- Year to 30th September
- 1977–83
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the allocation of geriatric beds for South Ayrshire takes account of the increasing number of people retiring to that part of Scotland.
§ Mr. Harry EwingIn planning to meet the need for geriatric beds in its area the Ayrshire and Arran Health Board uses the official population projections which take account of the expected migration of people into the area for any reason.