§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people in the health authority area in Powys are awaiting surgery.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettUnder existing arrangements, information is collected about the number of people waiting for treatment at hospitals but not about their area of residence. From 1 April 1991, waiting lists become the responsibility of the health authorities of the patient's area of residence and, in time, published information will reflect this.