HC Deb 08 January 2003 vol 397 c283WS
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many(a) mortuary technicians and (b) clinical pathologists were employed in each trust in each of the last five years. [88506]

Mr. Hutton

The information available has been placed in the Library. Separate information is not collected on mortuary technicians; they are included with pathology technicians.

Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many new pathology departments have been opened in the past year. [88422]

Mr. Hutton

This information is not collected centrally.

Dr. Liam Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which NHS hospital trusts with pathology services have not been accredited by Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd. [88424]

Mr. Hutton

We do not collect this information centrally. According to the latest information available from Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd, over 90 per cent, of National Health Service pathology laboratories are registered for accreditation. Full details are available on their website at www.cpa-uk.co.uk.