§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many patients are awaiting(a) in-patient admission and (b) initial out-patient assessment in Northern Ireland; and what the comparative statistics were at 12-month intervals over the last five years. [151216]
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§ Angela SmithThe most recent waiting list data available shows the position at 30 September 2003. Data in the tables refer to the position at this date in 2003 and at the same date in the previous five years.
Number of people waiting for in-patient admission to hospital (includes normal in-patients and day cases) Quarter ending 30 September Number 1998 46,428 1999 46,689 2000 50,184 2001 56,713 2002 60,190 2003 54,257 Source:
CH1 parts A and B.
Number of people waiting for a first out-patient appointment (includes cancellations and deferrals) Quarter ending 30 September Number 1998 86,152 1999 98,712 2000 119,298 2001 133,974 2002 146,818 2003 151,752 Source:
CH3 parts 1 and 2