Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will list the number of beds available for (a) accident and emergency wards, (b) geriatric wards, (c) surgical wards and (d) paediatric wards, by area health board in Scotland in each year since 1986. - Will write and a copy of reply placed in Library.

Answer: Mr. Kirkwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number of beds available for (a) accident and emergency wards, (b) geriatric wards, (c) surgical wards and (d) paediatric wards, by area health board in Scotland in each year since 1986; and if he will make a statement. [21301] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: I shall write to the hon. Member and arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the House Library.

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