HC Deb 15 March 1950 vol 472 cc61-2W
Mr. M. Lindsay

asked the Minister of Health how many hospital or sanatoria beds were available for tuberculosis patients in 1938 and in each year from 1946 to 1949; and whether he has any estimates of the number of patients now awaiting admission.

Mr. Bevan

Following are the particulars:

Year Beds provided (approx.) Beds temporarily unavailable, mainly through shortage of staff Beds available for use
1938 … 28,800 (not known) —
1946 … 32,000 4,900 27,100
1947 … 32,600 3,700 28,900
1948 … 33,400 3,500 29,900

Figures for 1949, including the number of patients awaiting admission at 31st December last, are not yet available.