§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 3 April 2000,Official Report, column 351W, concerning bed availability, if the 1998–99 figures are the starting point against which any targets he sets for bed numbers will be measured. [118090]
§ Mr. DenhamThe National Beds Inquiry used 1998–99 data as the basis for projections. No targets have been set. The report of the National Beds Inquiry is out for consultation until 15 May 2000.