§ 24. Mr. WalterTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement about waiting times for patients awaiting referral to a consultant. [61583]
Mr. Jon Owen JonesLatest published information shows that 93 per cent. of patients waiting for a first outpatient appointment were seen within six months, (79 per cent. within three months). In addition, 95 per cent. of patients waiting for inpatient/daycase treatment in hospital were seen within 12 months (78 per cent. within three months).