§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the numbers of hospital beds available in Ceredigion for geriatric cases; how many patients are on the waiting list; and what steps he is taking to increase the number of beds in the area.
§ Mr. John MorrisAt present there are 112 such beds and six patients on the waiting list. It is the responsibility of the Dyfed Area Health Authority to plan the development of all hospital services364W throughout its area including any increase in geriatric beds.