§ Mr. Lomasasked the Minister of Health if he will introduce an individual appointment system for out-patients attending all hospitals.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonHospital authorities have been advised to introduce appointments systems, whether by individual bookings or by bookings in small blocks. I am sending my hon. Friend8W a copy of a memorandum I have recently sent to hospital authorities asking them to review their out-patient arrangements with the object of reducing waiting time, and to submit reports. I shall consider in the light of the reports whether further action is needed.