HC Deb 06 July 1994 vol 246 c216W
Mr. Wicks

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is her definition of arrival used in the patients charter indicator for accident and emergency departments; and if the definition used includes any delays waiting to see a receptionist.

Dr. Mawhinney

Arrival in accident and emergency departments is defined as arrival at the point of entry. It does not include any delays waiting to see a receptionist.

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