HC Deb 25 April 2001 vol 367 c285W
Mr. Derek Twigg

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average number of patients per general practitioner is in(a) England, (b) the north-west, (c) north Cheshire and (d) Halton. [157842]

Mr. Denham

The average list size of unrestricted principals and equivalents in England, the north-west region, North Cheshire health authority and Runcorn and Widnes primary care groups (PCGs) as at 30 September 2000 is shown on the table.

Average list size of unrestricted principals and equivalents in England; the north-west region; North Cheshire health authority (HA) and Runcorn and Widnes primary care groups (PCG) as at 30 September 2000
Average list size
England 1,853
North-west region 1,880
North Cheshire HA 1,918
Runcorn PCG 1,821
Widnes PCG 1,972