HC Deb 26 February 1986 vol 92 c605W
Sir Gerard Vaughan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many new National Health Service hospitals have been opened in Berkshire since May 1979; and how many new National Health Service beds have been made available as a consequence.

Mr. Whitney

The table shows new hospital schemes in Berkshire completed since May 1979 and the number of beds they comprise.

Number of Beds
Wexham Park Hospital
Unit for Mentally Ill/Elderly
Mentally Infirm 70
Maternity Unit 110
Paediatric Unit 43
TOTAL 223

Major upgradings have provided a further 55 beds.