HC Deb 18 April 2002 vol 383 c1181W
Mr. Hepburn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people suffer from cystic fibrosis in(a) the Jarrow constituency, (b) South Tyneside, (c) Tyne and Wear, (d) the North East and (e) the United Kingdom. [47639]

Jacqui Smith

Data is not available in the form requested. Data on finished consultant episodes (FCEs) for cystic fibrosis by health authority area of residence is shown in the table. As of 1 April 2002, Gateshead and South Tyneside health authority, Newcastle and North Tyneside health authority, Sunderland health authority and Northumberland health authority became the new Northumberland and Tyne & Wear health authority; and County Durham and Darlington health authority and Tees health authority became the new County Durham and Tees Valley health authority.

Health authority area FCEs
County Durham and Darlington 139
Gateshead and South Tyneside 71
Newcastle and North Tyneside 148
Northumberland 56
Sunderland 51
Tees 122
All areas of residence 7,939

Source:

Hospital Episode Statistics (HES), Department of Health