HC Deb 26 April 1978 vol 948 cc599-600W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the figures, actual or estimated, for (a) population and (b) hospital beds in Basildon and Billericay health district in each of the years 1974 to 1980.

Mr. Moyle

The information for Basildon and Thurrock health district is as follows:

Population Average number of available beds
1974 264,400 1,917
1975 266,700 1,848
1976 270,500 1,805
1977 272,500 1,817
1978 274,400 1,830
1979* 276,200 1,950
1980* 278,000 2,050
* Estimated.

Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the shortfall of nurses in Basildon and Billericay hospitals at present.

Mr. Moyle

At 31st March 1978 the total shortfall of hospital nurses against establishment in Basildon and Thurrock health district was a whole-time equivalent of 34.8.