HC Deb 10 April 2001 vol 366 c592W
22. Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will investigate the causes and consequences of bed blocking in Essex. [156305]

Mr. Denham

The causes and consequences of delayed discharge are dealt with locally as part of the winter planning process. Considerable work has been undertaken on this issue by North and South Essex health authorities and local authorities.