Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of damage to the vegetable industry in the borough of Ards resulting from the recent severe weather conditions. [10305]
§ Mr. AncramDamage to the vegetable industry in the borough of Ards as a consequence of recent adverse weather conditions has been variable. The degree of damage varied from farm to farm, the stage of growth and the crop and variety grown.
Mid Ulster hospital South Tyrone hospital Tyrone County hospital Erne hospital Ordinary admissions 1993–94 7,226 10,252 8,820 8,258 1994–95 8,183 10,363 8,332 8,419 Day cases 1993–94 1,604 2,403 1,430 906 1994–95 1,787 2,757 1,824 1,022 Total attendances at consultant outpatient clinics 1993–94 25,575 33,280 34,648 31,850 1994–95 24,442 34,339 33,700 31,792 Total attendances at accident and emergency departments 1993–94 16,416 20,617 18,763 14,964 1994–95 18,416 21,100 21,418 14,491