HC Deb 29 April 1974 vol 872 c365W
Mr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how long patients have to wait to see consultants at the Bury General Hospital in general, and in particular with regard to matters relating to osteopathy.

Dr. David Owen

The following figures show the position in the main specialties as at 1st April 1974:

Medical 3–6 weeks
Paediatrics 6 weeks
Surgical 1–4 weeks
Orthopaedics 8–16 weeks
Dental 5 weeks
ENT 6–8 weeks
Ophthalmology 3 weeks
Dermatology 4 weeks

The particular medical conditions to which the hon. Member may be referring would be treated by consultants in the appropriate specialties.