HC Deb 29 July 1975 vol 896 cc422-3W
Mrs. Colquhoun

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are waiting for medical care at Northampton General Hospital; and if she will publish the numbers, length of time, and treatment awaited.

Dr. Owen

At 30th June 1975 the number of people waiting admission to Northampton General Hospital was as shown below. Urgent cases are admitted without delay. Waiting time for others is influenced by many factors but some 80 per cent. of those waiting are admitted within the time shown against each category below.

Numbers waiting at 30th June 1975 80 per cent. admitted within
General Surgery 956 8 months
Ear, Nose and Throat 390 12 months
General Medicine 15 2 months
Ophthalmology 142 6 months
Dentistry 109 9 months
Gynaecology 549 12 months

Mrs. Colquhoun

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the consultants at Northampton General Hospital are back to full-time work.

Dr. Owen

Yes. On 24th June the Medical Staff Committee resolved to return to normal working.

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