HC Deb 29 April 1980 vol 983 cc473-4W
Mr. David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list in the Official Report the names and locations of all specialist spinal units in Northern Ireland; and how many beds each unit provides.

Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many constables, sergeants, inspectors and other officers there are at present in the Royal Ulster Constabulary; how many there were in 1978 and 1979; and what are the equivalent figures for women police officers.

Mr. Alison

The information requested is as follows:

Mr. Alison

There is one specialist spinal unit in Northern Ireland, located at Musgrave Park hospital, Belfast. It has 20 beds and provides a service for the whole of Northern Ireland.

Mr. David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list in the Official Report the number of beds dedicated to the treatment of spinal injuries per million of the population provided in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Alison

13.