§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Health for how many days patients requiring an orthopædic out-patient consultation have to wait for an appointment at the Gateshead group of hospitals; what are the numbers of orthopædic patients awaiting surgery; and, of these, how many have been waiting more than four months and more than 12 months, respectively.
§ Mr. BraineBetween 49 and 57 according to consultant; 57; 7; 3.