§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many women have been tested for cervical cancer in the Warrington district health authority area in the last six months; how many of these tests have been fully processed; how many of the results have been sent out; and what is the average waiting time for these results.
§ Mrs. CurrieI am sorry I cannot give the hon. Member the information he seeks. It is not available centrally. The hon. Member may wish to write to the chairman of Warrington district health authority for the information requested.
The health authority did experience some difficulties in keeping within the one month target for sending out results. However, with the engagement of an additional medical laboratory scientific officer, the health authority expects to achieve a three-week turn round time from the end of August.