HC Deb 07 February 1966 vol 724 c4W
Mr. Prior

asked the Minister of Health what is the standard number of beds per 1,000 of the population for maternity use; and how the Lowestoft district compares with the national standard.

Mr. K. Robinson

The number of maternity beds in the area is substantially below the present national average of 0.45 per thousand population, but will be above it when the new unit at Great Yarmouth is functioning.