HC Deb 03 June 1964 vol 695 c178W
Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Health what is the total residential accommodation within the area of the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board for mental defectives and spastics; how many of each are awaiting accommodation; and what steps are being taken to provide it.

Mr. Braine

At 31st December, 1963, there were 5,024 hospital beds for the mentally subnormal in the region and there were 541 on local authority waiting lists for hospital admission. 84 additional beds will be completed this year and more are planned for the future.

Spastics are not separately distinguished in hospital statistics.