§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the national average waiting period for an appointment with eye specialists following referrals by general practitioners; what is the average waiting period for the South-West health region and in the Plymouth health district; and what were the corresponding figures in June 1979.
§ Mr. WhitneyI am sorry I cannot give my hon. Friend the information. Information on waiting time for out-patient appointments is not collected centrally. My hon. Friend may wish to write to the chairmen of the South-Western regional health authority and the Plymouth district health authority who may be able to provide the local information requested.