§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost to the NHS in Northern Ireland of the non-attenders to out-patient appointments in 1993–94. [17713]
§ Mr. MossInformation is not available in the form requested. It is normal practice to allow for non-attendance in the number of appointments made, and consequently the costs incurred in providing clinics are fully utilised. Any remaining issues concerning continuing treatment of non-attenders are addressed by the consultant responsible.