HC Deb 24 May 1984 vol 60 cc509-10W
Mr. Gregory

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many cases of food poisoning in hospital premises were reported in England in the years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983; and if he will make a statement;

(2) how many cases of food poisoning in hospital premises were reported in the (a) Yorkshire area and (b) York district in the years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.