HC Deb 13 July 1976 vol 915 c158W
Mr. Clemitson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many pay beds are currently provided in hospitals in the Bedfordshire Area Health Authority; and what is the average usage of such beds by private patients.

Dr. Owen

There are 26 currently authorised pay beds in the Bedfordshire Area Health Authority area and their average daily occupancy by private patients from 1972–1975 was as follows: