HC Deb 20 March 1968 vol 761 cc117-8W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Health what is the total number of persons in Wales who are now waiting for admission to hospital; and how this figure compares with the figure for 1957.

Mr. K. Robinson

27,565 on 30th September, 1967; 29,644 on 31st December, 1957.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Minister of Health what is the average waiting period for patients in Wales for admission to hospital; and what was the average waiting period in 1957.

Mr. K. Robinson

I regret that the information is not available.