HC Deb 26 October 1987 vol 121 cc100-1W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many beds were available for geriatric care in National Health Service hospitals in each of the years 1980 to 1987.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The average number of staffed beds available in geriatric specialties in National Health Service hospitals is given below:

Year1 Beds
1980 9,617
1981 9,906
1982 10,080
1983 10,401
1984 10,700
1985 10,690
1986 10,812
1987 10,961

1 All figures are as at 30 September except for 1987 which is 31 March.

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