HC Deb 12 February 1982 vol 17 c496W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are on waiting lists for admission to North Staffordshire hospitals; how long on average they have spent on the waiting list; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The latest available figures held centrally show the position at 31 March 1981 to be as follows:

Year All cases
1979 6,658
1980 6,923
1981 *
* Not yet available.