§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what is her estimate of the number of general practitioner referrals for hospital treatment who are waiting to get on the waiting list for first appointments in the Dewsbury and Huddersfield area;
(2) how many people are waiting for their first out-patient appointment with a consultant in (a) the Dewsbury area and (b) the Huddersfield area.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThere are no waiting lists for first out-patient appointments and no information is held centrally on the time taken between a general practitioner referral and first appointment. The hon. Member may wish to contact the local hospitals for details.