HC Deb 14 January 1991 vol 183 c401W
Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the length of waiting lists for patients seeking admission to Moyle hospital, Larne; and what is the average figure for similar hospital provision within Northern Ireland.

Mr. Hanley

The information requested is as follows:

Number on Waiting List at 30 September 1990
Specialty Moyle Average of similar Hospital Provision
General Surgery 148 138
Ear, Nose and Throat 142 1
Gynaecology 36 120
1 Specialty not provided.

Mr. Beggs

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his Department's assessment of the cost-effectiveness of basic acute specialty provision for patients admitted to Moyle hospital, Larne.

Mr. Hanley

No such assessment has been made by the Department of Health and Social Services since this is a matter for the Northern health and social services board.