HC Deb 09 June 1980 vol 986 cc69-70W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of hospitals has (a) under 100 beds, (b) between 100 and 400 beds, (c) between 400 and 600 beds and (d) over 600 beds.

Sir George Young

In June 1979, the latest date for which figures are available, 56.1 per cent. of National Health Service hospitals in England had fewer than 100 beds, 29.3 per cent. had between 100 and 399 beds, 7.2 per cent. had between 400 and 599 beds and 7.4 per cent. had 600 beds and over.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hospitals having (a) under 100 beds, (b) between 100 to 400 beds, (c) between 400 to 600 beds and (d) over 600 beds have been (i) closed and (ii) built in each year since 1960.

Sir George Young

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

ENGLAND
In children's wards In adult wards with segregated children's beds In adult wards without segregated children's beds
1978 … … … 68.3 9.3 22.4
1977
Under 1 year … … … 88.1 2.5 9.4
1–4 … … … 83.4 6.3 10.2
5–11 … … … 72.4 12.2 15.3
12–under16 … … … 28.2 9.3 62.5