§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of beds available in geriatric hospitals or units in Scotland at the present time; and if he will give relevant figures as at 30 September 1984, 1983, 1982 and 1981.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe average number of staffed hospital patients available in Scotland on the dates shown were as follows:
Average number 30 September 1981 9,995 30 September 1982 10,146 30 September 1983 10,401 31 March 1984 (latest available date) 10,531