HC Deb 09 January 2003 vol 397 c321W
25. Dr. Palmer

To ask the Solicitor-General what action she is taking to reduce the number of cases prosecuted but discontinued before trial. [89231]

Total number of emergency calls 1996–97 to 2001–02 (thousand)
Ambulance service NHS trust 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 Percentage increase
Rural services
Cumbria 19.0 20.7 26.0 25.6 26.9 29.6 9.8
Lancashire 96.7 107.7 113.9 119.4 125.3 136.4 8.8
Urban
Greater Manchester 215.5 222.5 229.5 259.6 272.5 284.0 4.2
Mersey Regional 183.5 193.7 221.7 222.6 228.1 243.9 6.9

Source:

DOH Health statistical health bulletin "Ambulance Services, England 2001–02"-Form KA34

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