HL Deb 07 May 1998 vol 589 c89WA
Lord Roberts of Conwy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How hospital waiting lists in Wales currently compare with similar lists in May 1997. [HL1665]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

As reported by Welsh health authorities, the number of Welsh residents waiting for a hospital out-patient appointment increased by 9 per cent. from 100,100 on 30 April 1997 to 109,300 on 28 February 1998, and the number of Welsh residents waiting for admission to hospital for in-patient or daycase treatment increased by 10 per cent., from 65,900 on 30 April 1997 to 72,500 on 28 February 1998.