HC Deb 06 March 1967 vol 742 cc220-1W
Mr. Carmichael

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the latest figures showing the actual and authorised establishments of Scottish police forces.

Mr. Ross

At 31st January, 1967, the actual and authorised establishments of Scottish police forces were as follows:

Glenafton Hospital closes; and how this compares with Wigtownshire.

Mr. Ross

With the closure of Glenafton Hospital, the County of Ayrshire is some 22 geriatric beds short of the number required on the standard of 15 beds per 1,000 population over age 65. On the same standard the County of Wigtownshire is some 8 beds short.

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