Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 6 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, which general hospitals which care for people who have had strokes have not developed plans to introduce a specialised stroke service from 2004. - Inc figures.

Answer: Sandra Gidley: To ask the Secretary of State for Health which general hospitals which care for people who have had strokes have not developed plans to introduce a specialised stroke service from 2004. [137932] Dr. Ladyman: 171 out of 181 hospitals which provide stroke services are planning to meet the target on time. Officials are in discussions with those who may not meet the target and hope to meet them in the near future to identify what central support we can provide to help them achieve the target.

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