HC Deb 20 March 1978 vol 946 cc450-1W
Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on how many days in the last two months there was a go-slow or industrial action by the ambulance services at the Poole General Hospital; what assessment he has made of the risk to life and anxieties caused to relatives by such measures; what remedial action he proposes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moyle

None.

Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on how many days in the last two months there was a go-slow by telephone or switchboard employees at the Poole General Hospital; what assessment he has made of the risk to life and anxieties caused to relatives by such measures; what remedial action he proposes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moyle

None.

Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the extent of the nursing shortage at the Poole General Hospital.

Mr. Moyle

There are nine vacancies out of a nursing establishment of 509—whole-time equivalents. Nursing staff have been affected by a 'flu epidemic, but services to patients are being maintained.