asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the level of provision of intensive care cots; and if he will make a statement.

asked I am aware that intensive care facilities are under pressure in the Greater London area and one or two other places. In the majority of regions, however, the level of provision appears to be adequate to meet present demands, and I am confident that the health authorities concerned will keep their future needs under careful review.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the yearly cost of an intensive care cot.

asked This information is not available.

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many intensive care cots there are in England; and where they are located.

asked All intensive care cots in England are located in combined special and intensive care units, of which a list is given below. The first figure against the name of each hospital is the total number of cots in the unit, and the second the number of cots which can normally be used at any one time for intensive care. Most other special care baby units can provide intensive care for one or more babies over short periods, when required.