NHS Waiting Lists

HC Deb 29 March 1999 vol 328 cc476-7W

Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for each month between 1 April 1998 and 31 January 1999 NHS waiting list figures in Scotland. [79063]

Mr. Galbraith

NHS in Scotland waiting list figures are published quarterly. The inpatient and day case waiting list on 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December 1998 is provided in the table.

Date	NHS in Scotland Inpatient and Day Case Waiting List
31 March 1998	89,525
30 June 1998	88,703
30 September 1998	84,931
31 December 1998	78,526

Source:

ISD, Scotland

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.