§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the extension to the accident and emergency unit of Monklands district hospital is expected to be completed.
§ Mr. John MacKayDetailed costing of the scheme to alter and extend the accident and emergency department at Monklands district general hospital are at present under discussion. Lanarkshire health board expects a start on site in late autumn 1985, with the construction period lasting some 18 months.
§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of personnel employed in Monklands district hospital compared with 1977.
§ Mr. John MacKayAt September 1984, 1,393.8 staff, whole time equivalent, were employed at Monklands district general hospital. The comparable figure for September 1977 was 900 staff WTE.
§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many patients were admitted to Monklands district general hospital in 1984 compared with 1977.
§ Mr. John MacKayIn the twelve months to 30 September 1984, Monklands district general hospital had 19,447 in-patients, compared to 12,305 for the year to September 1978, the first full year for which data are available following commissioning of the hospital in 1977.
Note: The figures quoted are for deaths, discharges and transfers to other hospitals.
§ Mr. Tom Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many private patients have been admitted to Monklands district hospital; and in which departments.
§ Mr. John MacKayMonklands district hospital is not authorised to treat private patients.