HC Deb 12 November 1953 vol 520 c84W
128. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Health how many mental defectives are now awaiting admission into appropriate institutions; and what progress has been made during the past year in meeting this need.

Mr. Iain Macleod

There are about 9,300 defectives on the hospital waiting lists. So far during 1953 a net total of just over 600 additional beds have been made available.