HC Deb 18 June 1986 vol 99 c573W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a priority of reducing waiting lists; and if he will tell the next chairman of the National Health Service management board to make a priority of reducing waiting lists.

Mr. Hayhoe

The reduction of the time patients have to wait for treatment is a priority for the National Health Service management board and for health authorities.