HC Deb 22 May 1992 vol 208 c284W
Rev. Martin Smyth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will give the average weekly number of theatre sessions for general surgery in each of the four area boards since 1985.

Mr. Hanley

The average weekly numbers of theatre sessions in the general surgery speciality in each of the health and social services boards for 1989–90 and 1990–91 are listed in the table. Information prior to 1989–90 is not available centrally.

Board 1989–90 1990–91
Eastern 76.4 76.3
Northern 155.2 55.2
Southern 36.2 38.9
Western 26.8 25.3
1 Estimate.

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