HC Deb 31 January 1985 vol 72 cc305-6W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons, and in particular babies and elderly people, have been refused admission to hospital for essential care in each of the last five years; how many have died as a result; and if he will give details by area, the condition of patients requiring treatment, the reasons for refusal of admission, and any other relevant circumstance.

Mr. John Patten

Such information is not collected centrally. I understand that, as far as Greater London is concerned, some of the information for which the hon. Member is asking is contained in a report about the emergency bed service which has been prepared for the South-East Thames regional health authority which manages that service. The hon. Member may like to contact the authority to obtain further information.