§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the total numbers of hospital beds in the United Kingdom for each of the years 1960, 1970, 1980 and at the latest date available; and if he will show in each case the percentage of beds actually in use at that time, together with the ratio of staff to each bed.
§ Dr. VaughanI shall write to my hon. Friend.