§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many patients have had to be transferred from Bassetlaw district hospital because the intensive care unit is not being used;
(2) how many vacancies there are at Bassetlaw district general hospital, Worksop, for consultants and junior doctors, respectively; how long these posts have been vacant; and what measures are being taken to fill them.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe do not collect this sort of detailed local information centrally. The hon. Member may wish to seek information from the chairman of the Bassetlaw health authority.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many operations have had to be postponed at Bassetlaw district hospital due to a shortage of doctors; and when permission will be given to the hospital to train junior doctors.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.