St. Thomas's Hospital, London

HC Deb 12 July 1982 vol 27 cc292-3W

Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent industrial action in the last month at St. Thomas's hospital, London SE1, has affected surgical waiting lists.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

Surgical admissions have been reduced by about 1,000 since the start of industrial action. I deplore the fact that irresponsible action at this hospital has caused hardship and suffering to patients awaiting treatment to this extent.