HC Deb 20 July 1964 vol 699 c19W
59. Mr. Whitlock

asked the Minister of Health what is the average waiting time for patients at the out-patients' departments of the Nottingham hospitals; and what steps are being taken to obviate lengthy periods of waiting for patients.

Mr. Braine

Waiting time for an appointment for non-urgent cases varies for different clinics, ranging from two weeks in general medicine to 12 weeks in orthopaedic surgery; waiting time in the clinics also varies; the need for additional sessions is to be considered by the regional hospital board.