HC Deb 06 March 1973 vol 852 c78W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hospital beds are occupied by those suffering from alcoholism.

Mr. Alison

A survey conducted at the end of 1971 indicated that about 1,600 beds in specialist units and psychiatric hospitals and departments were occupied by patients with a primary diagnosis of alcoholism or alcoholic psychosis.