§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the length of time spent by Mr. Sidney Hockley in the Accident and Emergency Unit at the Whittington hospital; and if his officials contacted(a) Mr. Hockley and (b) Miss Lesley Hockley on the subject. [31647]
§ Mr. Hutton[holding answer 30 January 2002): Mr. Hockley was seen and treated by the medical staff throughout his stay and his nursing notes record appropriate observation and care. On the grounds of patient confidentiality it would not be appropriate to discuss this patient's care further.
No departmental officials contacted Mr. Hockley or Miss Lesley Hockley on this subject.