§ Mr. Freethasked the Minister of Health what has been the average length of stay in hospital of each in-patient during the last convenient twelve months.
§ Mr. VosperThe figures are:
Category of patient Average length of stay of patients who died or were discharged in 1955 (days) Mental illness— Treated under Lunacy and Mental Treatment Acts 552.1 Others 103.9 Mental deficiency 4,123.1 Diseases of the chest 139.8 Chronic sick 172.5 All others 15.7