§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is(a) the current maximum waiting time and (b) the number of people waiting for consultations for hearing-related problems in the Sheffield district health authority.
§ Mr. FreemanAt 31 March 1989 the maximum waiting time for a first appointment in the ear, nose and throat specialty in Sheffield health authority was 70 weeks. The number of people waiting is not collected centrally and the hon. Member may care to contact the chairman of Sheffield health authority for this information.