MOTOR CYCLE ACCIDENTS AND SPINAL INJURIES (Hansard, 25 January 1978)

HL Deb 25 January 1978 vol 388 c454WA 454WA

§ Baroness MASHAM of ILTON
asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many patients are at present being treated for fractured necks and backs due to motor cycle accidents in the spinal units in hospitals at Cardiff, Hexham, Oswestry, Sheffield, Southport, Stoke Mandeville and Wakefield.

§ Lord WELLS-PESTELL
The information requested is as follows:

Spinal Unit Number of patients being treated for fractured necks and backs due to motor cycle accidents

Cardiff 2

Hexham 2

Oswestry 3

Sheffield 6

Southport 3

Stoke Mandeville 23^*

Wakefield 4

^*Two of these patients are in the Spinal Injuries Hostel at Stoke Mandeville.

Spinal Unit	Number of patients being treated for fractured necks and backs due to motor cycle accidents
Cardiff	2
Hexham	2
Oswestry	3
Sheffield	6
Southport	3
Stoke Mandeville	23^*
Wakefield	4
^*Two of these patients are in the Spinal Injuries Hostel at Stoke Mandeville.