HC Deb 30 October 1986 vol 103 cc222-3W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many beds were available for geriatric care in (a) public and (b) private sector hospitals in Scotland in each of the years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.

Mr. John MacKay

The number of beds available for geriatric care in NHS hospitals as at 30 September in each of the years in question was as follows:

Year Number of Available Beds
1980 9,767
1981 9,995
1982 10,146

Year Number of Available Beds
1983 10,401
1984 10,700
1985 10,690

Comparable information for private sector hospitals is not centrally available.

Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received about the number of beds available for geriatric care in Scotland.

Mr. John MacKay

Only one representation about the number of beds available for geriatric care in Scotland has been received in the last six months.