§ Mr. Michael MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many beds were closed in each region for 1989–90, 1988–89 and for the latest six months.
§ Mr. DorrellCentrally held statistics record only beds available at the end of each financial year. Comparing year-end figures does not provide a measure of beds closed because the published figures are also affected by new beds opening or reopening during the year. The information requested is therefore not available centrally.