§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospital wards were closed at weekends in(a) 1979, (b) 1984, (c) 1989 and (d) the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. StewartThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make it his policy to establish ratios of qualified nurses to patient numbers in all branches of in-patient hospital provision.
§ Mr. StewartNo. All patients should be carefully assessed on admission to hospital and their combined needs for care and treatment will determine the number of qualified nursing staff required.