HL Deb 01 November 1990 vol 522 cc1911-2WA
Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied with the operation of the provisions of the National Health Service (Appointment of Consultants) Regulations 1982 (SI 1982 No. 276) in relation to all appointments

United Kingdom waiting lists 31st March to 30th September
Year Month England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland United Kingdom
1973 March 2 542,000 38,000 na 18,000 na
1973 September 1509,000 37,000 61,000 18,000 625,000
1974 March 2 508,000 36,000 na 19,000 na
1974 September 1517,000 35,000 56,000 19,000 627,000
1975 March 2 533,000 38,000 na 20,000 na
1975 September 1588,000 35,000 54,000 20,000 697,000
1976 March 584,000 37,000 54,000 22,000 697,000

made by the Authority Appointments Committee of the South West Thames Regional Health Authority.

Baroness Hooper

Representations have been made about one particular consultant appointment and these are currently under consideration. We are unaware of difficulties with any other appointments in this region.