§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients are awaiting out-patients' orthopaedic appointments at Ormskirk Hospital; and how many awaiting surgery wait for up to one month, one to two months, two to three months, three to six months, and over six months, respectively.
§ Dr. Owen245 patients were awaiting out-patient orthopaedic appointments on 8th July; on that date 55 patients were also awaiting surgery of whom 21 have been waiting for up to one month and 34 for one to two months.