HC Deb 27 January 2000 vol 343 cc330-1W
Mr. Viggers

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the waiting times are for major cardiac surgery in each area of Hampshire. [104163]

Mr. Denham

The maximum waiting time for Hampshire cardiac patients is 15 months. The South East Office of the National Health Service Executive is currently discussing with local trusts measures to reduce the maximum waiting time to 12 months.