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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Horam (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
How many people received treatment by NHS doctors for cold-related illnesses for the period December 1996 and January 1997; and what were the figures for the same months in each of the last 10 years. - Ref to 291 c440-1W.
Answer

Mr. Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people received treatment by NHS doctors for cold-related illnesses for the period December 1996 and January 1997; and what were the figures for the same months in each of the last 10 years. [17393] Mr. Horam: I refer the hon. Member to the information in the replies given to him today on cold-related illnesses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17393; 291 c441W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
General practitioners Medical treatments Weather
Contains statistics
Yes