§ Mr. Wainwrightasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the average number of occupied beds in the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board's area has been reduced by 776 since 1958; and what are his plans to reduce the waiting list of adults awaiting hospital treatment.
§ Mr. BraineYes, but the number of patients treated annually has risen by over 20,000. Steps to reduce waiting lists are recommended in a hospital memorandum just issued, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.