HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 cc1683-4
44. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Health how many patients were awaiting admission into general hospitals in the West Riding of Yorkshire at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The number was 25,689 on 31st December. 1951.

Sir L. Ropner

Can my right hon. Friend say whether this number is growing or decreasing?

Mr. Macleod

There was a slight increase during the past year from the figures at the end of 1950.