§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many eye cataract operations were carried out within the national health service in the years 1978–79 and 1989–90; and what was the success rate for each year.
§ Mr. DorrellHealth authorities in England reported that 92,244 cataract operations were carried out in the year 1989–90. The figure for 1979 was 39,700. Information on the outcome of cataract operations is not held centrally.
§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the current waiting time for an eye cataract operation on the national health service.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyInformation about waiting times is available by the specialty of intended treatment, not by specific condition.