§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales whether restrictions on visiting that in April, 1971, applied to 37 children's wards in Welsh hospitals have now been lifted; and whether mothers are now invited as a matter of routine to stay in hospital with their children.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasVisiting is limited to specified hours at five hospitals in Wales. In emergencies, arrangements are always made for mothers to stay in hospital. In other cases where suitable accommodation is available, mothers are free to stay with their children.
§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average waiting time for ear, nose and throat operations at the West Wales General Hospital; and what action is being taken to reduce it.
§ Mr. Peter ThomasThe information requested is as follows:
Tonsils and adenoids 287 days Other ENT conditions 143 days Urgent cases are, of course, admitted without delay. The Welsh Hospital Board is actively considering what steps can be taken to increase the bed complement and theatre time for ENT surgery in the hospital.