§ 19. Mr. Flanneryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of private beds in National Health Service hospitals in February 1974; and what the number of private beds is at present.
§ Mr. MoyleIn February 1974 National Health Service hospitals in Great Britain were authorised to admit up to 4,966 paying patients at any one time. The level of authorisation has now been reduced to 3,088.