§ Earl Howeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether any private hospitals in London had intensive care beds available for use by NHS Trusts at any time during the seven days from 5 to 12 January; and, if so, how many beds were available on which days. [HL560]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThis information is not available centrally. In preparing plans for this winter, Local Winter Planning Groups were advised to liaise with local private sector partners about the contribution the private sector might make at times of pressure. The availability and use of private sector intensive care beds would be agreed locally.