§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the activity levels were in the quarter to(a) September 2000 and (b) September 2001 for (i) new attendances at accident and emergency departments, (ii) first out-patient attendances, (iii) general and acute elective hospital spells and (iv) general and acute non-elective spells. [33499]
§ Mr. HuttonThe activity levels for quarter to(a) September 2000 and (b) September 2001 for (i) new attendances at accident and emergency departments, (ii) first outpatient attendances, (iii) general and acute elective hospital spells and (iv) general and acute non-elective spells are outlined in the table.
Attendances and hospital spells in England million 20001 20011 Accident and emergency first attendances 3,321 3,341 General and acute out-patient first attendances 2,763 2,795 Hospital spells—general and acute 2,282 2,293 of which: Elective 1,308 1,305 Non-elective .974 .988 1 July to September