HC Deb 21 May 1965 vol 712 c304W
Mr. Wainwright

asked the Minister of Health what was the number of geriatric beds in the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board's area in the years 1960 to 1964, respectively; and what is the present number.

Mr. Loughlin

As at the 31st December in each year the figures—including chronic sick—were:

1960 4,962
1961 5,166
1962 5,226
1963 5,318
1964 5,340

The most recent figure available is 5,344 at 31st March, 1965.