§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will visit Lluesty hospital, Holywell, to discuss with patients and staff the proposals of Clwyd health authority to close Lluesty hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI understand that no proposal to close Lluesty hospital has been put to Clwyd health authority. It would therefore not be appropriate for me to hold any discussions at this stage.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many(a) nursing staff, (b) ancillary staff, (c) paramedical staff, (d) patients and (e) beds there are at Lluesty hospital; and if he will make a statement;
(2) how many geriatric patients are under treatment at Lluesty hospital.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerAs at 28 February 1989, there were 48.3 nursing staff, 24.0 ancillary staff and 3.1 physio-therapists. These staff are recorded as whole-time equivalents.
In the period January to September 1988 inclusive, the numbers of in-patients and beds, both of which were recorded under the geriatric speciality, were as follows:
1 Number In-patients 394 Average daily available beds 74.0 1 Excludes day care.