HC Deb 02 May 1996 vol 276 c606W
Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many patients were treated at the Yorkshire regional centre in each of the financial years from 1991–92 to 1995–96; and what were the numbers who began their treatment in each three month period from April 1994 to April 1996; [26491]

(2) what is the current waiting list for starting radiotherapy treatment at Cookridge; and what it was on (a) 1 April 1994, (b) 1 October 1994, (c) 1 April 1995 and (d) 1 October 1995; [26492]

(3) how many linear accelerators for breast cancer radiotherapy treatment are available at the Yorkshire regional centre at Cookridge; [24693]

(4) what assessment he has made of the number of additional staff necessary to match the present demands on the service at the Cookridge centre; and what plans he has to meet these needs. [24696]

Mr. Horam

These are matters for United Leeds Teaching Hospitals national health service trust. The hon. Member may wish to contact Mr. David Hall, chairman of the trust for details.