HC Deb 03 March 1977 vol 927 cc301-2W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the waiting list for cardiac treatment in the Merseyside Regional Health Authority at the latest available date.

Mr. Moyle

On 30th September 1976 there were 283 children and approximately 600 adults on the waiting lists of hospitals of the Mersey Region for cardiac treatment. Of the children, 50 were waiting for surgical operations and 233 for investigative treatment.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the waiting list for paediatric treatment in the Merseyside Regional Health Authority at the latest available date.

Mr. Moyle

On 30th September 1976 there were seven patients on the waiting list for admission to paediatric beds.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the waiting list for orthopaedic treatment in the Mersey- side Regional Health Authority at the latest available date.

Mr. Moyle

On 30th September 1976 there were 4,626 patients on the waiting list for admission to hospital for orthopaedic treatment.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the waiting list for chronic bronchitic, asthmatic and other associated conditions in the Merseyside Regional Health Authority at the latest available date.

Mr. Moyle

On 30th September 1976 there was no waiting list for admission to hospital for treatment of chest diseases.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the waiting list for geriatric treatment in the Merseyside Regional Health Authority at the latest available date.

Mr. Moyle

On 30th September 1976 there were 276 geriatric patients and a further 87 patients listed as psycho-geriatric on the waiting lists for admission to hospital.

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