§ Mr. EasthamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many operating theatres in the north-west of England are not operational.
§ Mr. SackvilleInformation about operating theatres is published annually by the Department in "NHS Operating Theatres: Availability and Use: England". A copy of the edition for the year ending 31 March 1991 is available in the Library.
The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Bruce Martin, chairman of North Western regional health authority, for further details.