HC Deb 08 July 1954 vol 529 c179W
66. Mr. W. R. Williams

asked 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 Macleod

One hundred and sixty have received operative treatment.

67. Mr. W. R. Williams

asked 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 Macleod

One hundred and seventy-six on 6th July, as compared with 241.

68. Mr. W. R. Williams

asked 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 Macleod

Yes. Since the additional sessions began the average Weekly number of operations has increased from six to between 10 and 11.