HC Deb 23 March 1994 vol 240 c312W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many hospitals are currently managed by health boards in Wales; what percentage of total bed provision these hospitals represent; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

In Wales, 76 hospitals, 50 per cent. of total beds, are managed by health authorities, 81 hospitals, 50 per cent. of total beds, by NHS trusts. On 1 April 1994, 10 further NHS trusts will be established taking the total of NHS trust-managed hospitals to 127, 73 per cent. of total beds.

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