§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many non-medical staff are employed at the Southern general hospital; and if he will give a breakdown by department or category; and if he will give comparable figures for the past three years.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth'The non-medical staff whose main work location is the Southern general hospital are shown in the table.
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Non-Medical staff located at the Southern general hospital Glasgow: at 30 September 1985 Whole-time equivalent 1986 Whole-time equivalent 1987 Whole-time equivalent Nursing and Midwifery 1,075.4 1,045.5 1,072.3 Trainee Nurses 208.0 173.0 165.0 Scientific 3.0 4.0 4.0 Paramedical 103.6 104.2 109.4 Technical 62.2 59.6 43.2 Works 5.0 6.0 6.0 Administration and Clerical 236.4 231.2 223.3 Ancillary 512.3 493.8 494.4 Tradesmen 78.0 77.0 75.0 Pharmacists 14.0 15.0 15.0 TOTAL 2,297.9 2,209.3 2,207.6 Only learner nurses' time spent in giving service contribution to the hospital is included.
§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases have been treated at the Southern general accident and emergency unit in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information requested is set out in the table.
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Patients treated as accident and emergency at the Southern general hospital Year ending 31 March Inpatient discharges1 Day cases Outpatient attendances 1984 706 98 40,378 1985 616 105 41,727 1986 658 23 41,313 1987 662 99 42,598 1988 760 84 42,639 1 Including deaths and transfers out.