HC Deb 19 January 1989 vol 145 c300W
Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many private beds were available, and how many consultant hours were worked, in the private health sector in Calderdale in each year since 1979.

Mr. Mellor

The only available information centrally is given in the table.

Number of beds in private hospitals, homes and clinics registered under section 33 of the Registered Homes Act 1984-Calderdale health authority
Year Total beds
1982 141
1983 145
1984 168
1985 272
1986 340