§ 66. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many children have been treated for ear, nose and throat complaints at the Ashton-under-Lyne General Hospital since 18th March, 1954.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodOne hundred and sixty have received operative treatment.
§ 67. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many children are awaiting admission to the Ashton-under-Lyne General Hospital for ear, nose and throat operations; and how this number compares with that obtaining on 18th March, 1954.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodOne hundred and seventy-six on 6th July, as compared with 241.
§ 68. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Minister of Health whether the additional out-patient session and the additional operating session are still functioning at the Ashton-under-Lyne General Hospital; and with what results.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodYes. Since the additional sessions began the average Weekly number of operations has increased from six to between 10 and 11.