HC Deb 27 March 1972 vol 834 cc16-7W
Mr. Concannon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the waiting lists in the Mansfield hospitals for hernia, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, rheumatism, arthritis, tonsils/adenoids, congenital heart disease, and slipped disc, respectively.

Mr. Alison

The figures as at 23rd March. 1972, are as follows:

Hernia 104
Varicose Veins 112
Haemorrhoids 11
Rheumatism 3
Arthritis 202*
Tonsils/adenoids 374
Congenital heart disease Nil
Slipped disc 1
*Because of the special centre for orthopaedic treatment, this includes living ouside the Mansfield area. 163 patients