HC Deb 16 July 1991 vol 195 cc137-8W
25. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement about progress in implementing initiatives to reduce waiting lists.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

The waiting list initiative is progressing well. The number of patients waiting over one and two years is continuing to fall and we intend to secure further major reductions in the year ahead.