§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting time for operations in the various specialities in the case of
30th September 1975 31st March 1976 31st March 1977 All cases (urgent and non-urgent) … 9,957 13,358 14,309 Urgent cases … 692 915 739 Urgent cases waiting more than one month … 375 360 382