§ 58. Mr. Cordleasked the Minister of Health how many people have been waiting for upwards for one and two years, 161W respectively, at hospitals coming within the administration of the Bournemouth and East Dorset Hospital Management Committee; how many of these are children; and what action is being taken to reduce this waiting period by the provision of adequate accommodation and medical staff.
§ Mr. K. Loughlin165 (including 20 children) and 10 (no children) respectively. A further 50 beds will be opened at Poole Hospital in September and other improvements to the service are currently being undertaken.