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Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 September 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many NHS nurses were (a) suspended and (b) on gardening or special leave, at the latest date for which figures are available; for how long they were suspended; what the total cost was to the NHS; and if he will make a statement. - Figures not collected centrally.
Answer

Dr. Evan Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many NHS nurses were (a) suspended and (b) on gardening or special leave, at the latest date for which figures are available; for how long they were suspended; what the total cost was to the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [128932] Mr. Hutton: The Department of Health does not collect any information centrally on the numbers of National Health Service nurses that are suspended or on special leave.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128932; 410 c853W;410 c850-1W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Leave NHS Nurses
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk