§ Mr. Goldingasked 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 FinsbergThe 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.