§ Mr. Ralph HowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will state, as a ratio, the number of doctors to patients in the National Health Service for 1970, 1979, 1984 and 1988; and if he will give the percentage change for those years.
§ Mr. MellorMeaningful ratios cannot be obtained to include all hospital activity. The table sets out information available about hospital services.