§ Mr. Emeryasked the Minister of Health what is the normal delay for consultant out-patient appointments at the Exeter hospitals for general surgery cases, gynaecological cases, orthodontics and ear, nose and throat cases.
§ Mr. K. Robinson
General Surgery … … 14 weeks Gynaecology … … 23 weeks Orthodontics … … 9 weeks Ear, nose and throat … … 15 weeks These are non-urgent waiting times. There is little or no waiting time for urgent cases as appointments are made for them to be seen at the next consultant clinic following the date of notification.