§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Health what is now the average waiting time for access to hospital beds for different categories of patients in the Portsmouth area.
§ Mr. K. Robinson:I regret that the information is not available.
§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of Health what categories of patient, with special reference to the elderly and the young, 387W can secure immediate access to hospital beds in the Portsmouth area.
§ Mr. K. Robinson:Any patient requiring urgent surgical or medical treatment for an acute condition is admitted without delay.