Written question asked by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 April 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 April 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the average number of patients per general practitioner is in (a) England, (b) the North West, (c) North Cheshire and (d) Halton. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Derek Twigg: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average number of patients per general practitioner is in (a) England, (b) the north-west, (c) north Cheshire and (d) Halton. [157842] Mr. Denham: The average list size of unrestricted principals and equivalents in England, the north-west region, North Cheshire health authority and Runcorn and Widnes primary care groups (PCGs) as at 30 September 2000 is shown on the table. Average list size of unrestricted principals and equivalents in England; the north-west region; North Cheshire health authority (HA) and Runcorn and Widnes primary care groups (PCG) as at 30 September 2000 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Average list size England 1,853 North-west region 1,880 North Cheshire HA 1,918 Runcorn PCG 1,821 Widnes PCG 1,972 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 367 c285W; 157842
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: General practitioners GP practice lists Patients North West Ratios Cheshire Halton
Contains statistics: Yes
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