HC Deb 03 March 2003 vol 400 cc880-1W
Mr. Best

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average waiting time for orthopaedic surgery in Leeds was over the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [98416]

Jacqui Smith

Information on waiting times is published quarterly on the Department of Health website. This is broken down into both in-patient and out-patient waiting times by national health service trusts by consultant specialty. This information can be accessed at http://www.doh.gov.uk/waitingtimes/ index. htm