HC Deb 15 June 1959 vol 607 c5W
65. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Health how the waiting time for patients to have their eyes tested at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary compares with the average time at other hospitals; and when it is expected that the new outpatients' department will be completed.

Mr. R. Thompson

The waiting time for an appointment at this ophthalmic clinic for non-urgent cases is from 3 to 20 weeks, compared with 2 to 15 weeks at other Welsh hospitals. Extensions to the ophthalmic out-patient department are expected to be completed towards the end of the year.