Weston-super-Mare General Hospital

HC Deb 06 February 1967 vol 740 cc202-3W

Mr. Webster

asked the Minister of Health what was the number of patients refused admission to Weston-super-Mare General Hospital during the period 27th November to 19th December 1966, and the number for the corresponding period of 1965.

Mr. Snow

I regret that the information asked for is not available.

Mr. Webster

asked the Minister of Health what was the number of emergency operations refused admission to Weston-super-Mare General Hospital in the period 27th November to 19th December, and what reasons were given.

Mr. Snow

Arrangements were made for patients needing emergency operations to be taken to hospitals in Bristol while the theatres at Weston were closed. The number affected is not known.

Mr. Webster

asked the Minister of Health why it was necessary to close the operating theatres in Weston-super-Mare General Hospital for a period of over three weeks and why no action was taken to rectify the situation in a shorter period.

Mr. Snow

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his oral Question today on this subject.