HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 c348W
91. Mr. McGuire

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will bring up to date the table of figures relating to hospital waiting times given in columns 223 and 224 of the OFFICIAL REPORT for 21st October, 1969.

Mr. Alison

I will write to the hon. Member.

92. Mr. McGuire

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what statistics relating to the relative waiting periods for admission to hospitals as in-patients or out-patients are being taken into account in deciding the location of the proposed new hospital to serve the Ormskirk/Skelmersdale New Town area.

Mr. Alison

In its examination of needs and of the method by which services should be developed the regional hospital board will take account of waiting periods.