HC Deb 13 March 1961 vol 636 c78W
Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health if he will state the numbers of Section 4 beds and Section 5 beds, respectively, on the latest date for which figures are available, and the comparable figures for 1951, 1955 and 1958.

Mr. Powell

Following is the information for England and Wales.

Beds designated at end of year:

—— Section 4 Section 5
1951 6,030 5,960
1955 5,997 5,763
1958 5,449 5,743
1959 5,425 5,759