§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hospitals 550W will be having secure accommodation units built on to them in the next two years; and how many beds will be provided in (a) England and Wales and (b) Greater London.
§ Sir George YoungProposals submitted to the Department by health authorities in England so far indicate that building has started or is expected to start within the next two years on permanent regional secure units in the grounds of 11 hospitals, including three in the Greater London area. In addition, regional secure units will be provided by adapting existing premises at two hospitals outside the Greater London area. The number of beds in these units will total 450, of which 60 will be in the Greater London area.