§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how often wards in Newham general hospital have been closed; for what period; and for what reasons;
(2) how many wards in Newham general hospital have been closed in each week since the hospital opened;
(3) how many consultant geriatricians are based at Newham general hospital;
642W(4) how many agency staff, and in what jobs, have been employed in Newham general hospital in each week since the hospital opened.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe do not collect detailed local information of this kind centrally. The hon. Member may wish to contact the Newham health authority for the details he requires.