HC Deb 19 May 1965 vol 712 c234W
Mr. McInnes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the extent of the shortage of residential accommodation in Scotland for children with severe mental handicaps.

Mr. Ross

Regional Hospital Boards estimate that the shortage of hospital accommodation for mentally handicapped children requiring in-patient treatment amounts to about 850 places. It is hoped that by 1968 about 500 additional beds for children will have been provided.