§ Dame Joan Vickersasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are on the waiting list for all types of operation at the Plymouth hospitals; and what is the average time of waiting.
§ Mr. AlisonThe total waiting list in the Plymouth and District group of hospitals for the surgical specialties and gynaecology was 7,114 on 31st December, 1970; but not all of these patients may require operations. Waiting time varies according to the specialty and the circumstances of each case and an average figure is not available. Urgent cases are admitted without delay.