Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 October 1994. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 October 1994 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

Question

If he will estimate the average time taken in each health board area in Scotland (a) to provide appointments to patients who detect breast lumps, (b) to diagnose whether or not the lump is malignant and (c) to operate if the lump is a tumour. - Inc table of waiting times for confirmation or treatment (holding answer 24 October 1994).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

248 c597-8W;248 c598W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Breast cancer Hospitals Health authorities Scotland Waiting lists Screening

Contains statistics

Yes