§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many ambulances are available in each of the four board areas in Northern Ireland; and if he plans to increase the number in the present financial year.
§ Mr. John PattenThe information is as follows:
Health and Social Services Board Ambulances Eastern 114 Western 55 Southern 51 Northern 50 The decision to increase an ambulance fleet is a matter for the individual board. I understand, however, that the Northern board plans to increase its fleet by one vehicle during the present financial year.