Written question asked by Mark Hendrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 May 2004. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 17 May 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many NHS beds were available in Preston in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. (Table in Library Dep 04/1065).

Answer: Mr. Hendrick: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many NHS beds were available in Preston in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [168104] Miss Melanie Johnson: Information on beds is collected on a provider basis from national health service organisations and the latest data available is for the year 2002-03. Beds data for 2003-04 will be published later this year. Information about the relevant trusts has been placed in the Library.

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