HC Deb 29 July 1976 vol 916 cc414-5W
Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are waiting for first out-patient appointments and how many for treatment, by the plastic surgery department of the Rochdale Infirmary; and what is the waiting time for the last corners on to that waiting list.

Dr. Owen

On 30th June 1976 there were 102 patients awaiting first outpatient appointments and 280 awaiting treatment of whom 38 were awaiting day-patient treatment and 242 in-patient treatment. Of the 102, 30 had waited less than three months, 24 three to six months, and 48 six to 12 months. Of the 280, 22 had waited less than three months, 23 three to six months, 44 six to 12 months, 87 one to two years and 104 over two years.