§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Minister of Health how many young chronic sick units are functioning in each Regional Hospital Board area; and for what age groups they cater.
§ Mr. SnowIn April, 1967, the number of units accommodating 10 or more chronic sick patients in the age range 15 to 59 was:
Regional Hospital Board area Number of units Age groups catered for Newcastle 3 All Leeds 1 Under 45—over at Consultant's discretion Sheffield 3 2—All 1—Up to 40—over for short stay East Anglia 0 — North-West Metropolitan 1 Up to 45 only North-East Metropolitan 2 All South-East Metropolitan 1 All South-West Metropolitan 2 All Oxford 2 All South-Western 3 2—All 1—Up to 50 only Birmingham 2 All Manchester 0 — Liverpool 1 All Wessex 0 — Wales 1 All