Written question asked by Ralph Howell (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: For what reasons hospital beds in Norfolk are currently being closed.

Answer: Sir Ralph Howell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health for what reasons hospital beds in Norfolk are currently being closed. [14824] Mr. Horam: It is for health authorities and trusts locally to calculate the number of beds needed to respond to the needs of patients, taking account of a wide range of factors. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. John Alston, CBE, chairman of East Norfolk health authority and Mr. John Durance, chairman of North-West Anglia authority for details of changes in bed provision for that area.

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