HC Deb 24 October 1978 vol 955 c905W
14. Mrs. Knight

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many wards in National Health Service hospitals are currently closed; and what are the reasons for the closures.

Mr. Moyle

I regret that this information is not available centrally. Beds in National Health Service hospitals may be temporarily unavailable for use for a variety of reasons, including staff shortages or illness, lack of resources, redecoration or alteration of wards, and other local circumstances.

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