§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hip replacement operations were performed in the west midlands region in 1984–85; and what change occurred in the waiting list in the region for such operations during the same period.
§ Mr. WhitneyIn 1983, the latest year for which information is available centrally, there were an estimated number of 3,600 hip replacement operations performed in National Health Service hospitals in West Midlands regional health authority. Information on the numbers of people awaiting admission to National Health Service hospitals for particular operations is not available centrally and the hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of West Midlands regional health authority.