HC Deb 10 June 1964 vol 696 cc71-2W
Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the normal waiting time for an appointment with the orthopaedic consultant at Kirkcaldy Orthopaedic Hospital, the normal waiting period for cartilage operations, and the number of cartilage operations since 1st January, 1964.

Mr. Noble

Seven weeks for a consultation followed by one week for the operation; 22 cartilage operations have been performed during the period 1st January to 4th June.

Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will state the normal waiting period for a cartilage operation in Bridge of Earn Hospital; and how many patients resident in Fife have had cartilage operations since 1st January, 1964, to the latest available date.

Mr. Noble

Two to four weeks for men, eight to ten weeks for women; 85 patients from Fife have had cartilage operations in this hospital during the period 1st January to 31st May, 1964.