§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds at the children's hospital, Birmingham, and the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham, are at present not available for use.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe Department does not routinely monitor the availability of beds on a day-to-day basis.
The hon. Member may therefore wish to write to the chairman of Central Birmingham health authority for the information he seeks.
§ Mr. David WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of beds available for patients(a) at the children's hospital, Birmingham, and (b) at the Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham, in September 1986 and at the latest available date.
§ Mrs. CurrieI regret that I cannot give the hon. Member the precise information he has requested. The latest available information is given in the table.
Average daily number of available beds at 31 December 1985 and 1986 1985 1986 Children's hospital, Birmingham 190.8 193.2 Queen Elizabeth hospital, Birmingham 519.0 524.9