§ 48. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware of the increasing concern in Hull regarding the delay in gaining admission to the Royal Infirmary; and what capital developments he is proposing to overcome this.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyOver the past two years there has been a continuing improvement in the waiting times for admission to the Hull Royal Infirmary. Excluding those awaiting tonsil and adenoid operations, over 40 per cent. of the patients at present requiring non-urgent operations have been waiting less than three months. The Leeds Regional Hospital Board is taking steps to reduce waiting times further, including the planning of an additional operating theatre at Westwood Hospital, Beverley.