§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what have been the death rates from (i) cancer of the liver, (ii) cirrhosis of the liver and (iii) other liver diseases for each year since 1972.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information is shown in the table.
§ Mr. SackvilleHealth authorities, as purchasers of services, are required to publish annual reports giving details of the performance against all relevant patients charter rights and the standards achieved by their providers. They should have produced their first reports by the end of June. A commentary on overall performance will be included in the chief executive's annual report for 1992–93.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what targets have been set for each district health authority for waiting times between general practitioner referral and initial consultant appointments.
§ Mr. SackvilleI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Dr. Jones) on 4 March at column219.