HC Deb 23 May 1980 vol 985 cc461-2W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services which of the 14 regional health authorities in England have submitted to him schemes for hospitals of 100 beds or more for the mentally handicapped for approval; and how many have been approved.

Sir George Young

The criteria for submission for approval is related to capital cost. No schemes involving more than 100 beds have been submitted for approval.