HC Deb 10 January 1985 vol 70 cc540-1W
Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many new hospitals have become operational since May 1979; and how many beds these will provide.

Mr. John Patten

A total of 38 major hospital schemes providing 12,035 beds have been completed between 1 May 1979 and 31 December 1984.