HC Deb 21 January 2002 vol 378 cc684-5W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he has taken to monitor the mortality rate for those re-admitted over 75 years of age(a) in re-admission and (b) within 30 days of re-admission; and if he will make a statement. [28814]

Jacqui Smith

Information is collected on mortality in hospital and within 30 days of discharge, but not separately following re-admission to hospital.