HC Deb 16 July 1973 vol 860 cc53-4W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the figures for private patients using Sheffield Region Hospital Board beds for the years from 1969 to 1972; and if he will issue instructions to reduce the numbers.

Mr. Alison

6, 848, 7, 309, 6,604 and 6, 532; the latest total represents 1–6 per cent. of all in-patients treated in these hospitals.

The answer to the last part of the Question is "No".