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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 26 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 October 2005. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 November 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Accident and Emergency Staff

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of staff at accident and emergency departments of hospitals in Northern Ireland have suffered injuries as a result of attacks upon them by members of the public as they carried out their duties in each of the last five years.
Answer

I refer the hon. Gentleman to my answer of 20 October 2005, Official Report, column 1229W. The level of detail now requested is not recorded centrally and can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23232; 438 c1218W;438 c1216W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Crimes of violence Hospitals NHS Northern Ireland Violence Accident and emergency departments