HC Deb 20 October 1969 vol 788 cc157-8W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, as the waiting time for gynaecological operations at the Leicester General Hospital has now increased to approximately three years, and, following previous representations, is still deteriorating, he will now take action to arrest this decline in the service provided to citizens of Leicester and the vicinity.

Mr. Crossman

Although the service is under considerable pressure the fact is that 97 per cent. of patients on gynaecological waiting lists in the Leicester area have had to wait less than 3 years and urgent cases are admitted without delay. Planning of the development of Leicester Royal Infirmary is proceeding

Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why the new day unit for geriatric patients at Leicester General Hospital which was completed in July this year has not yet been brought into use; and when it will be operational.

Mr. Crossman

Delays in the delivery of essential equipment are the main reason why the opening of this unit, scheduled for August, was delayed. It is hoped that it will become operational during November.