HC Deb 13 November 1974 vol 881 c176W
Mr. Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds are available for the mentally sick, and physically disabled, respectively, in the area covered by the Macclesfield Health District.

Dr. Owen

In 1973, on average, 1,088 beds for the mentally ill, and 438 beds for the mentally handicapped. Figures of beds for the physically disabled are not available and I will write to the hon. Member with further information.