§ Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Minister of Health what is the number on the waiting list for hospital treatment in North-East Essex; what is the average length of time they have to wait; and how these statistics compare with five and 10 years ago.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonUrgent cases are admitted without delay. Numbers on waiting lists by specialists and the average wait (months) are as follows:
lating to the general practitioner services would be appropriate for investigating complaints by or on behalf of hospital patients. I am, however, reviewing present procedures and expect shortly to give fresh guidance to hospital authorities.