Ear, Nose and Throat Appointments, Gateshead

HC Deb 13 July 1964 vol 698 cc169-70W

76. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Health for how many days patients requiring ear, nose and throat out-patient consultation wait for an appointment at the Gateshead group of hospitals; what are the numbers of such patients awaiting surgery; and, of these, how many have been waiting more than two months, four months, eight months and 12 months, respectively.

Mr. Braine

Except for urgent cases up to 130 days; 172, 71 from two to four months, none longer.