HC Deb 12 February 1982 vol 17 cc495-6W
Mr. Hawksley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were on waiting lists for inpatient treatment in Shropshire on 31 December in each year from 1974 to 1981.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The information requested is as follows:

Salop Area Health Authority
Total number of cases on waiting list as at 31 December
Year All cases
1974 4,525
1975 4,857
1976 5,240
1977 5,739
1978 6,403
of approximately £50,000. The total expenditure on supervision in 1981 is estimated at £180000, including salaries.