§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many operations were cancelled, and in respect of such operations how many patients involved were not re-admitted within one month, in each quarter since 1995 in(a) England and (b) each health authority in London; and if he will list the percentage change for each year. [122712]
§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 19 May 2000]: The information requested has been placed in the Library.
The table shows the information for England. Information for the fourth quarter of 1999–2000 is not yet available.
Information for London is not available in the format requested as the definition of 'London' health authorities before the London region was established in January 1999 is subject to interpretation. The information in the Library can be used to generate comparisons but these will vary according to the definition of 'London' health authorities used.
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Number of cancelled operations and breaches of Patient's Charter Standard Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Whole year 1994–95 Cancelled operations 11,603 10,186 11,874 14,466 48,129 Breaches 1,587 1,226 1,343 2,005 6,161 1995–96 Cancelled operations 11,860 11,457 14,514 16,652 54,483 Breaches 1,025 1,129 1,675 2,130 5,959 Percentage change Cancellations +13 Breaches -3 1996–97 Cancelled operations 11,595 11,055 13,023 16,374 52,047 Breaches 1,162 1,229 1,614 2,825 6,830 Percentage change Cancellations -5 Breaches +15 1997–98 Cancelled operations 12,019 11,550 12,476 14,460 50,505 Breaches 1,541 1,492 1,891 2,326 7,250 Percentage change Cancellations -3 Breaches +6 1998–99 Cancelled operations 12,384 11,470 14,611 17,685 56,150 Breaches 2,174 1,495 2,472 3,239 9,380 Percentage change Cancellations +11 Breaches +29
Number of cancelled operations and breaches of Patient's Charter Standard Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Whole year 1999–2000 Cancelled operations 12,313 12,017 15,769 n/a n/a Breaches 2,384 2,186 3,042 n/a n/a Percentage change Cancellations +13 Breaches -3