HC Deb 15 January 1986 vol 89 c605W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many cases of food poisoning occurred in National Health Service hospitals in 1979 and each succeeding year.

Mr. Whitney

I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the right hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent, South (Mr. Ashley) on 28 November at columns652–654, which provides the information requested for England and Wales.

Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people died of food poisoning in National Health Service hospitals in 1979 and each succeeding year, distinguishing between patients and others.

Mr. Whitney

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.