HC Deb 30 July 1974 vol 878 cc190-1W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of National Health Service patients in Wales is in hospitals for the mentally ill.

Mr. John Morris

During 1973 the average percentage of National Health Service patients in Wales in beds for the mentally ill was 28.5.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of National Health Service patients in Wales is in hospitals for the mentally handicapped.

Mr. John Morris

During 1973 the average percentage of National Health Service patients in Wales in beds for the mentally handicapped was 12.2.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average number of patients per ward in (a) hospitals for the mentally ill and (b) hospitals for the mentally handicapped, respectively.

Mr. John Morris

The information is not readily available.