§ 3 and 4. Mr. W. Wellsasked the Minister of Health (1) how many gynaecological cases, other than pregnancies, are now awaiting admission to the Manor House Hospital, Walsall; and what delay is likely to ensue before all these cases are admitted;
(2) how many gynaecological cases, other than pregnancies, are now awaiting admission to the General Hospital, Walsall; and what delay is likely to ensue before all these cases are admitted.
§ Miss Pitt413 at the Manor Hospital and 77 at the General Hospital. Waiting time is between 3 months and 3 years according to medical need. Urgent cases are admitted immediately.
§ Mr. W. Wellsasked the Minister of Health whether the action promised on 9th May, 1960, to reduce the delay in admitting gynaecological cases in Walsall to hospital has now been completed; and what is now the maximum probable delay in admission.
§ Miss PittI regret it has not proved possible to reduce the waiting lists by using facilities elsewhere; but additional operating theatres, for which the working drawings are expected in May, will relieve the position.