HC Deb 22 May 1989 vol 153 c411W
Mr. Hind

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many patients were treated in 1988–89 and 1978–79 by the West Lancashire district health authority as in-patients, out-patients and day patients; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Freeman

The latest year for which data are currently available is the financial year 1987–88. The available information is given in the table.

Patients treated in NHS hospitals, West Lancashire District Health Authority 1978 and 1987–88
1978 1987–88 Percentage change 1978–1987–88
In-patient cases treated 13,812 17,540 27.0
Day cases 1,411 2,776 96.7
New out-patients 13,181 19,543 48.3
Total out-patient attendances 56,398 88,960 57.7

Source: SH3 1978

SH3a Financial year 1987–88.

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