HC Deb 14 May 1980 vol 984 cc520-1W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average staffing ratio per 100 in-patients in general hospitals and mental hospitals, respectively.

Mr. Fairgrieve

The average number of nursing staff—whole-time equivalent—per 100 in-patients—for year ended September 1979—is:

General hospitals 132
Mental illness hospitals 62