article_snippet: A pensioner seriously injured falling from a ladder waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance because the paramedics were on a lunch break.
article_snippet: But paramedics did not arrive at Roy Parker home in Solihull, West Midlands, until shortly before 1pm.
article_snippet: West Midlands Ambulance Service admitted an ambulance should have gone but West Midlands Ambulance Service crew was sent back for a meal break.
article_snippet: Paramedics had phoned to say they would be there as soon as possible but arrived one and a half hours after the 999 call. '
article_snippet: Paramedics were fantastic.
article_snippet: Paramedics could see how bad the injuries were, but the injuries is deeply concerning that my husband was left in this state for so long ,; Mr Parker said.
article_snippet: In the letter to Ms Spelman, West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'In summary West Midlands Ambulance Service did have a vehicle to send but a vehicle to send was sent back for a meal break. '
article_snippet: It has since transpired Roy, 67, pictured with wife Dot, waited while the crew had the crew lunch .
article_snippet: A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance added: ‘the call suggested A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance had fallen about 4ft and had hurt A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance arm and shoulder. '
article_snippet: both patients and staff.
highlights_snippet: But  67-year-old had to wait until just before 1pm for paramedics to arrive .
  
highlights_snippet: Ambulance service admitted it was because crew were having a meal break .
  