HC Deb 24 May 1965 vol 713 cc9-10W
Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Health (1) what are the total numbers of beds available to each regional hospital board for young chronic sick patients through contractual arrangements;

(2) what are the total numbers of hospital beds available in young chronic sick units for each regional hospital board.

Mr. K. Robinson

The information is as follows:

Regional Hospital Board Contractual beds Beds in Young Chronic Sick Units
Newcastle 25 11
Leeds None 34
Sheffield None 49
East Anglian None None
North West Metropolitan 32 26
North East Metropolitan 50 66
South East Metropolitan 37 13
South West Metropolitan 32 18
Wessex 16 None
Oxford 10 79
South Western 28 57
Birmingham None 62
Manchester None None
Liverpool None None
Wales None 19
TOTAL 230 434