HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 cc624-5W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how the reduction in the average daily number of National Health Service beds between 1979 and now is distributed (a) by region and (b) by each district health authority.

Mrs. Currie

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now take steps to prevent any further cut back in National Health Service acute beds.

Mrs. Currie

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.