HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 c737W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many geriatric beds are available in hospitals in the area of the Nottinghamshire Area Health Authority (Teaching); and how many patients are on the waiting list for admissions to such beds.

Dr. Owen

In December 1974, 956 beds and 127 patients respectively. Of the latter some are at present occupying beds in non-geriatric wards.