§ Mr. Marksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what allocation of beds and operating theatres is made fur patients undergoing operations on a payment basis at hospitals in the Manchester region.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyMy right hon. Friend has authorised 401 pay beds in hospitals in the Manchester region. This authorisation covers the use of facilities such as operating theatres, but I have no information as to the number of paying patients undergoing operations.