HC Deb 25 May 1972 vol 837 cc486-7W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are awaiting admission to hospitals in the Birmingham Regional Board area and what was the figure 12 months ago.

Mr. Alison

60,814 on 31st December, 1971; 61,147 on 31st December, 1970

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people in the Birmingham Regional Board area have been waiting longer than 12 months for admission to hospital.

Mr. Alison

The information is not readily available.