HC Deb 02 December 1963 vol 685 c123W
50. Mr. Whitlock

asked the Minister of Health what percentage of all births to mothers resident in Nottingham take place in hospital; and what percentage of mothers who have given birth in hospital are subject to an early discharge to their homes because of the closure of lying-in beds caused by the shortage of trained midwives.

Mr. Braine

About 46 per cent, in 1962;it is not possible to isolate this as a particular reason for early discharge.