§ Mr. Burdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are now awaiting admission to hospitals in the Medway towns for operations; and to what extent the numbers on the waiting lists has increased since 31st October, 1968.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyAt 30th September, 1969, the latest date for which figures are available, 1,636 patients were awaiting admission. The comparable figure for 1968 is 1,630. Figures for 31st October, 1968 are not available.