HC Deb 02 December 1997 vol 302 cc177-8W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the catchment area is of Kidderminster hospital; and how many people are within it. [17181]

Mr. Milburn

The catchment area of Kidderminster hospital and how many people are within it as reported by the hospital are as follows:

Population served (approximately)
Worcestershire 106,000
Shropshire 12,000
Other:
South Staffordshire, Dudley, Hereford 6,000
Total 123,000

Note:

Figures do not sum due to rounding.

Source:

Kidderminster General Hospital.