§ 17. Mr. Yatesasked the Minister of Health how many patients are on the waiting list of the Birmingham Dental Hospital; how long it is necessary for patients to wait before receiving treatment; and what steps are being taken to provide adequate accommodation.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe total number waiting is 2,098, and the waiting period varies according to the department from immediate treatment to three years. I166W understand that the board have tried without success to get the use of more accommodation adjoining the hospital, and are now considering the possibility of extension on the site.