§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps are being taken to increase the number of nurses in the casualty department at Harold Wood Hospital, Romford; how many patients are being diverted to other casualty departments; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. OwenThere is no present under-staffing of trained nurses in the casualty department of Harold Wood Hospital. All emergencies are being covered, and no patients are being referred to other casualty departments.