§ Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of hospitals now allow unrestricted parental visits to child patients; and what percentage allow parents to stay overnight in the hospital when accommodation is available.
§ Mr. SnowThe latest comprehensive information about unrestricted visiting relates to 1966 when 85 per cent. of all302W hospitals admitting children allowed either unrestricted visiting or visiting during eight or more hours a day. I regret that the information asked for in the last part of the Question is not available.