HC Deb 25 February 2002 vol 380 cc968-9W
David Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many accident and emergency cases were dealt with by(a) the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and (b) the Princess Royal Hospital Telford in 2000–01. [34805]

Yvette Cooper

The information requested is shown in the table.

Total Accident and Emergency Attendances at Selected NHS Trusts 2000–01
NHS trust Total attendance
Princess Royal hospital 43,037
Royal Shrewsbury hospital 41,735

Source: KH09—Outpatient and ward attenders

Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the expected cost to public funds is of ending long waits in accident and emergency departments. [16251]

Ms Blears

We have made no estimate of the cost of long waiting times in accident and emergency departments. Currently 77 per cent. of visitors to accident and emergency are admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours.