§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many varicose veni surgical operations are undertaken by the national health service annually for males under 40 years of age.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe number of hospital episodes in England 1989–90, the latest year for which figures are available, involving surgical operations under the national health service for varicose veins on males under 40 years of age, are estimated to be 4,200.