HC Deb 16 July 1957 vol 573 cc103-4W
72. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Section 4 pay-beds were available in all hospitals under his control in each of the years 1955 and 1956; and what percentage of these beds were occupied for each of these years.

Mr. Maclay

The following is the answer:

Year Number of Beds Rate of Occupancy Rate of Occupancy by patients paying Section 4 charges
Per cent. Per cent.
1955 … 2,129 90 64
1956 … 2,147 90 63

NOTE: Section 4 beds may, if required, be occupied by patients who make no payment but who need them on medical grounds.

73. Mr. Hannan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many patients were waiting admission to hospital beds at any convenient date in 1955 and 1956.

Mr. Maclay

At 30th September, 1955, there were 46,727 patients on hospital waiting lists in Scotland. At 30th September, 1956, there were 46,596.