§ 100. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of Health how many patients are awaiting admission to the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital for cataract operation; and whether he will ensure that the waiting list is regularly checked to maintain contact between hospital and patient.
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§ Mr. Iain MacleodI am informed that there are 728 such patients; regular contact is maintained by correspondence with patients on the waiting lists.
§ 101. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to reduce the period of waiting by patients in the out-patients' departments of Manchester hospitals.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe Manchester Regional Hospital Board and the board of governors of the United Manchester Hospitals are at present reviewing the arrangements in out-patients departments at the hospitals under their administration, as requested in the circular which I sent to all boards on 3rd June, 1954.