§ Mr. BoyesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the proportion of hospital beds occupied by patients who are(a) over 65 years and under 75 years and (b) over 75 years in Sunderland district health authority and the Northern regional health authority.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe latest available information is given in the table.
Estimated Percentage of In-Patients Occupying Beds in National Health Service Hospitals in 1985 Patients aged 65–74 years Patients aged 75 years and over Northern Regional Health Authority 18 35 Sunderland District Health Authority 21 35