HC Deb 23 March 1984 vol 56 c608W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give, for each year since 1970 and for each regional and district health authority, the total number of staffed beds in National Health Service hospitals.

Mr. Patten

I shall let the hon. Member have such information as can be obtained without incurring disproportionate cost as soon as possible.