HC Deb 30 November 1976 vol 921 cc105-6W
62. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects a common waiting list to be set up at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Hospital.

Mr. Moyle

Under the Health Services Act 1976 the Health Services Board is required to make recommendations to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State within six months on arrangements for establishing common waiting lists at NHS hospitals. It is too early to say when a common waiting list will be in effect at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Hospital.