HC Deb 03 August 1976 vol 916 c699W
58. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has received the communication from the hon. Member for Newham, North-West concerning his constituent in Forest Gate regarding alleged negligence affecting her pregnancy and delivery, etc.; and whether he will cause an independent investigation to be made into all aspects of this matter.

Dr. Owen

I assume my hon. Friend is referring to the case he raised in his Question on 13th July.—[Vol. 915, c.157.] I have received further letters from him and I have written to my hon. Friend.

Cheshire Crewe Health District
1st April 1974 1st January 1975 1st January 1976 1st April 1974 1st January 1975 1st January 1976
Medical staff* 309 387 379 81 86 86
Ancillary services staff 3,395 3,663 3,727 858 853 941
Other non-medical staff.† 6,947 8,399 8,699 1,824 2,137 2,116
* Includes senior medical staff employed by the Mersey regional authority, but not dental staff.
† Includes administrative, dental, nursing, professional and technical staff.