§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are on the out-patient waiting list for ear, nose and throat at Stratton Hospital; and when he expects the post of clinical assistant to the ear, nose and throat consultant to be filled.
§ Dr. John Dunwoody:59 persons are on the out-patient waiting list. I understand that the consultant has been ill for some months but that he has now recovered. As regards the clinical assistant post, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to his Question earlier today.