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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
How many people in Scotland received treatment by NHS doctors for cold-related illnesses for the periods December 1996 and January 1997; and what was the average figure for similar periods in each of the past 10 years. - Information requested is not held centrally.
Answer

Mr. Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people in Scotland received treatment by NHS doctors for cold-related illnesses for the periods December 1996 and January 1997; and what was the average figure for similar periods in each of the past 10 years. [17216] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: The information requested is not collected centrally.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17216; 291 c228-9W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Bronchitis General practitioners Medical treatments Scotland Weather Influenza Pneumonia