§ Mr. Gorstasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many patients at present suffering from varicose veins, haemorrhoids and hernias are awaiting National Health Service surgery in the Greater London area; what is the total number of patients awaiting all forms of National Health Service surgery in the Greater London area; and what was the average number of patients in the Greater London area awaiting (a) all forms of surgery, and (b) surgery for varicose veins, haemorrhoids and hernias in March 1978, 1977 and 1976.
§ Mr. MoyleInformation requested is not readily available centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost and staff time.