HC Deb 22 May 1989 vol 153 cc410-1W
Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people received in-patient treatment at Bolton hospitals in 1988; and what were the comparable figures during each of the last five years.

Mr. Freeman

The information is given in the table.

In-patient cases treated, Bolton District Health Authority, 1982 to 1987–88
Year In-patient cases treated
1982 32,598
1983 33,471
1984 33,837
1985 35,289

Year In-patient cases treated
1986 35,385
1987–88 37,205

Source: SH3 1982–86.

SH3a Financial year 1987–88.