Up to 24.5 hours of private surgery each week at Noble's

Wed, 02 Nov 2011

Noble's Hospital

Around a 10th of surgery time at Noble's Hospital is for private patients.

The Health Minister has revealed that between 14 and 24.5 hours per week are dedicated to private operations.

NHS surgeries are given 140 hours per week.

The figures exclude operations in the maternity theatre, minor operations suites and edoscopy.

Douglas South MHK Kate Beecroft asked for the figures, which were revealed in a House of Keys written answer