HC Deb 22 February 1979 vol 963 cc285-6W
Mr. Peter Morrison

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hospital beds there are in each area health authority in the Mersey region; and what is the population in each such area.

Mr. Moyle

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 14 February 1979; Vol. 962, c. 575], gave the following information:

Area Health Authority Population (thousands)* Available beds
Liverpool 536.9 5,959
Cheshire 913.9 9,693
St. Helens and Knowsley 376.6 1,237
Sefton 302.0 3,192
Wirral 346.3 2,813
* Mid 1977 estimate.