§ 17. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are estimated to be the respective costs of running the average(a) single sex and (b) mixed ward; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not available. The cost of maintaining a bed for a patient depends more upon the specialty than on the sex of the patient. However, when properly used, mixed-sex accommodation can lead to a more efficient use of hospital beds, and better quality care for patients.