HC Deb 15 December 1976 vol 922 c727W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many wards are closed and how many beds are not in use in Scottish hospitals due to staff shortages.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The number of beds at present not in use because of staff shortages is 104. These figures include single beds, groups of beds, and several complete wards.