HC Deb 10 May 1967 vol 746 cc214-5W
51. Mrs. Cullen

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of patients waiting for geriatric beds in the hospitals in the city of Glasgow; and what is the longest waiting period for any applicant.

Mr. Millan

At 31st March, 1967, there were 216 persons on the waiting list for geriatric beds in Glasgow. All but 18 had then waited for less than six months. Of this number one had waited for just over two years.

11 of the 18 (that is including the last mentioned) are being treated at other hospital; before transfer to a geriatric hospital.