§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients are awaiting (a) diagnosis for suspected carcinoma and (b) treatment for diagnosed cases on Merseyside.
§ Mr. John PattenInformation on waiting lists for admission to hospital is available centrally by the specialty of treatment and not by diagnosis. No information is held centrally on numbers awaiting out-patient appointments. The hon. Member may wish to write to the chairman of the Mersey regional health authority who may be able to let her have the required information.