§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number of beds for psychiatric patients available at National Health Service hospitals in Wales; what percentage of total beds it represents; and if he is satisfied that such number is sufficient.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThere are 9,705 beds for mental handicap and mental illness patients in Wales, representing about 37 per cent. of total beds. In total this number should be more than sufficient but there are problems concerning the type and location of provision.