HC Deb 18 December 1967 vol 756 cc285-6W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Health (1) what was the total number of patients on the hospital waiting lists at the most recent date for which figures are available; and what percentage increase has taken place in this figure since 1948;

(2) what was the number of beds available in hospitals at the most recent date for which figures are available; and what percentage increase has taken place in this figure since 1948;

(3) what were the numbers of patients who received treatment in hospitals in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and what percentage increase has taken place compared with 1948.

Mr. K. Robinson:

On 30th June, 1967 there were 540,876 patients on waiting lists, and 468,000 available beds; 4,898,000 in-patients were treated in 1966. Comparable information for 1948 is not available.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Health how many persons were on the waiting list in the area served by the Welsh Hospital Board on 31st March in 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967.

Mr. K. Robinson:

1964 21,736
1965 23,455
1966 24,680
1967 26,671