HC Deb 29 January 1958 vol 581 cc82-3W
Mrs. Hill

asked the Minister of Health the average waiting time, in days, in ear, nose and throat cases in non-teaching hospitals in 1955 and 1956.

Mr. Walker-Smith

For patients-including tonsils and adenoids cases—treated in ear, nose and throat departments of non-teaching hospitals the average waiting time in 1955 and 1956 was 167 and 135 days respectively.