HC Deb 05 March 2004 vol 418 c1177W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many detoxification beds for treatment as an inpatient are available in England and Wales. [150760]

Miss Melanie Johnson

The Department does not have data on the number of detoxification beds that are available for treatment as an in-patient in England.

However, it is estimated that there are 157 in-patient services in England with detoxification beds.

The number in Wales is a matter for the National Assembly for Wales.