§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many beds were available for geriatric care in the (a) public and (b) private sector in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985;
(2) how many geriatric patients were treated in (a) public and (b) private sector hospitals in each of the years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.
§ Mrs. CurrieInformation is not collected centrally in precisely the form requested. I shall let the hon. Member have the available information as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Berminghamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received regarding the number of beds available for geriatric care in British hospitals.
§ Mrs. CurrieThere have been no recent formal representations from organised bodies about the number of beds available in geriatric units. We are in close consultation with regional health authorities concerning services for geriatric patients in their regions.