HC Deb 14 July 1969 vol 787 cc18-9W
69. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the latest figures of people on the waiting lists for treatment in hospitals in England and Wales.

Mr. Crossman

534,890 on 31st December, 1968. This represents a reduction of 2,115 over 1967. Although the reduction is small it is the first recorded since 1962.