§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many taxis, and at what total cost, were used by the ambulance service of the Northern regional health authority each year from 1979 to 1984; and from which companies the taxis were hired in each year.
§ Mr. John PattenThis sort of detailed information is not collected centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact the Northern regional health authority.
§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many (a) ambulance, (b) ambulance depots and (c) ambulance drivers were employed by the Northern regional health authority for each year between 1979 and 1984.
§ Mr. John PattenI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.