HC Deb 22 May 1978 vol 950 cc389-90W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many urgent cases are awaiting admission to hospitals in North Staffordshire; how long they have been waiting; and if he will tabulate the numbers according to the main medical disciplines.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many non-urgent cases are awaiting admission to hospitals in North Staffordshire; how long they have been waiting; and if he will tabulate the numbers according to the main medical disciplines.

Mr. Moyle

The information at 31st March 1978 is as follows:

2(d)(i) of Part II of Schedule 4 to the Act relates to men who were between 55 and 65 and to women who were aged between 50 and 60 at 5th July 1948. A grant of £15 is payable in respect of the deaths of such people, subject to the satisfaction of the normal conditions, including the contribution condition.