§ 44. Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the waiting list for treatment for people suffering from leukaemia in the Mersey area health authority at the latest date.
§ Mr. John PattenThe information is not available centrally.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds there are in the Mersey regional area health authority for the treatment of leukaemia; and if he is satisfied with the present level of provision.
§ Mr. John PattenIt is for individual health authorities to decide on the level of provision of beds within the allocations they receive. I suggest the hon. Member writes to the chairman of the Mersey regional health authority who may be able to give him the required information.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting time for those awaiting National Health Service treatment for leukaemia in the Mersey region at the latest date.
§ Mr. John PattenThe information requested is not available centrally, but it is estimated that 94 per cent. of all admissions for leukaemia in the Mersey regional health authority in 1981 were either immediate admissions or cases with a given date of admission at the time the decision to admit was made. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of Mersey regional health authority who may be able to give him more detailed information.