§ Ms HodgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the average time a patient in an accident and emergency unit has to wait before treatment in London hospitals, by local authority. [31324]
§ Ms HodgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on what basis need is assessed in accident and emergency units in London; and what system of prioritisation is employed. [31325]
§ Mr. HoramUnder the patients charter, all patients attending an accident and emergency department should be assessed by a nurse or doctor within five minutes. Patients are then treated according to their clinical priority.