HC Deb 27 April 1971 vol 816 c71W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many young chronic sick patients in North Staffordshire are still cared for in wards together with patients over 65 years of age.

Mr. Alison

At 31st December, 1970, 70 chronic sick patients under the age of 65 were in wards normally used wholly or mainly for the care of elderly patients in hospitals administered by the North Staffordshire Hospital Management Committee.