§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of children waiting for admission to Balderton Mental Hospital, Nottinghamshire; what is the average length of waiting time; whether there is any shortage of beds or staff; how many
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§ Mr. Crossman:I regret the information is not available.
No record is kept of notifications of intention to provide such facilities, nor do local authorities always specify in advance all the services to be provided.