§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many patients are awaiting(a) elective admission and (b) out-patient assessment at the Ulster hospital. [130860]
§ Angela SmithThe most recent waiting list figures available reflect the position at the 30 June 2003.
At 30 June 2003 there were 5,925 patients waiting for in-patient treatment at the Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust. 21,264 patients were awaiting a first out-patient appointment at Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust, at 30 June 2003.