§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how long a person needing hospital treatment for the following has to wait at present: (a) orthopaedic conditions, (b) ear, nose and throat conditions and (c) gynaecological conditions in the area covered by (i) the Northern regional health authority and (ii) the Sunderland district health authority.
§ Mr. John PattenI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.