HC Deb 27 February 1967 vol 742 c42W
Mr. John Page

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many military and civilian hospitals are under his control in Malta; what is the total number of beds available in each if used at optimum efficiency; how many are now being used; and how many may be needed if the five-year defence rundown is carried out.

Mr. Reynolds

The following is the informationNumber of hospitals—2 Service hospitals. Total number of beds—185. Beds in use—about 70 per cent. per week. Beds needed after rundown—65.

Mr. John Page

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average weekly cost of keeping a Service man and a civilian member of his family in hospital in Malta, including costs of medical treatment and nursing.

Mr. Reynolds

I regret that this information is not readily available.