HC Deb 13 February 1968 vol 758 c306W
44. Mr. John Hall

asked the Minister of Health what reply he has given to the telegram sent to him on 25th January about the occupancy of pay beds and National Health Service beds.

Mr. K. Robinson:

I have sent the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Minister of Health what was the total number of hospital staffed beds in England and Wales in each of the years 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1966.

Mr. Snow:

1962 … … … 473,965
1963 … … … 472,102
1965 … … … 469,763
1966 … … … 468,295

NOTES.—

(1) Figures are for 31st December each year.

(2) Figures include beds temporarily unavailable.