§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many acute beds, intensive therapy unit beds and private beds there were by region in each of the last five years;
(2) if she will give the number of intensive therapy unit beds by region in each of the last five years.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information requested will be placed in the Library. Intensive therapy beds are also included in the acute beds total. Private beds are those in private acute hospitals with operating theatres and are those in other private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics registered under section 23 of the Registered Homes Act 1984.