HC Deb 07 May 1985 vol 78 cc349-50W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many applications for new medical cards have been received during the weeks beginning 4 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 1 April, 8 April, 15 April, 22 April and 29 April; and, in each case, how many applications were received by telephone, by letter and by other means.

Mr. Scott

This information is not readily available and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Beggs

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many applications for new medical cards were received by the Northern Ireland Central Services Agency for Health and Social Services in the current year during January, February, March, April and including those received at the Belfast office on Friday 3 May;

(2) how many new medical cards have been issued during 1985 altogether to date to Northern Ireland applicants.

Mr. Scott

I shall reply to the hon. Gentleman as soon as possible.