HC Deb 20 May 1971 vol 817 cc356-7W
Mr. Buchanan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what resources are available in Scotland for the treatment of patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Every major general hospital deals with the problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis. The main centres are at the Northern General Hospital, Edinburgh, the Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, Baird Street, Glasgow and the City Hospital, Aberdeen.

Mr. Buchanan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many patients suffering from rheumatoid arthiritis are awaiting surgery; and what is the average waiting period for admission to hospital.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

About 300; the average waiting time varies from hospital to hospital.

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