§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many 24-hour mental health staff beds are in operation.[12768]
§ Jacqui SmithReturns received indicate that there were approximately 4,300 24 hour staffed mental health beds at 31 March 2001. This is the latest date for which validated information is currently available.
§ Jacqui SmithThe information requested is shown in the table.
Number of children looked after by local councils in England at 31 March 1997–20011
Children's homes Years ending 31 March All children looked after Number Percentage 1997 51,100 6,200 12 1998 53,300 6,100 11 1999 55.500 6,100 11 2000 58,100 6,300 11 2001 58,900 6,200 10 1 Figures in this table exclude children looked after under an agreed series of short term placements Source:
CLA 100
SSDA 903