§ Sir Donald Kaberryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of pay beds in National Health Service hospitals in Leeds city council district as at the latest possible date; and if he will make a statement about his intentions with regard to the future of these beds.
§ Dr. VaughanThere are 58 authorised pay beds in the Leeds district council area. I shall shortly be sending out a consultation letter on the Government's intention to introduce legislation on private hospital practice and on the future of pay beds.