§ Mr. Harry Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many beds are presently designated for 34W private practice in National Health Service hopitals in Scotland; and what were the figures for each of the past seven years.
§ Mr. FairgrieveThe information is set out in the following table:
Year No. of authorised pay beds 1974 324 1975 234 1976 234 1977 184 1978 149 1979 114 1980 94 1981 94
§ Mr. Harry Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidance he has issued to health boards regarding the use of beds and other facilities for private practice in National Health Service hopitals in Scotland.
§ Mr. FairgrieveMy Department issued guidance on these matters on 12 January 1981 in NHS circular No. 1981 (GEN)1, a copy of which was placed in the Library.