§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Minister of Health how many people are waiting for beds at the Mexborough Montague Hospital; and how many of those people are requiring surgical treatment.
§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Minister of Health what is the average length of time that people are on the waiting list at the Mexborough Montague Hospital before they are admitted to hospital for treatment.
§ Miss PittAverage waiting time varies considerably between the different specialties, as follows:
months General Surgery … 2–3 Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (Tonsils and Adenoids) … 1–2 Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (Other) … 7–8 Orthopaedic Surgery … 6–7 Gynaecology … 8–9 Urgent cases are admitted as required and there is no significant waiting-time in the other specialties.