§ Mr. Ron Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds 61W in Carlisle hospitals are at present not in use; and if he will give the equivalent figures for one and two years ago.
§ Mr. MoyleOn 2 February 115 beds were not in use because of nurse staffing shortages. On the same date in 1977 and 1978 the figures were 113 and 145 respectively.