§ Mr. William Priceasked the Minister of Health (1) how many people are awaiting hospital treatment in the Rugby area; and how many have been on the waiting list for two years or more;
(2) how many people are awaiting hospital treatment in the Coventry area and how many have been on the waiting list for two years or more.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonCases of medical and surgical emergency are admitted without delay in both areas.
Numbers on waiting lists of hospitals in the Coventry and Rugby areas as at 30th June, 1968 were 5,861 and 1,203 respectively. Figures of persons who have been on waiting lists for two years or more are not readily available but I will send this information to the hon. Member as soon as the necessary enquiries have been completed.