Written question asked by Kim Howells (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: What is the total number of patients awaiting (a) physiotherapy treatment, (b) occupational therapy and (c) physical rehabilitation in the borough counties of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Ogwr, Aberavon Neath, Merthr Tydfil, Powys, Swansea, Caerphilly, Newport, Torfaen and Monmouth; and what was the total number of patients awaiting such treatment in 1995 and 1996. - Information requested not available.

Answer: Dr. Howells: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of patients awaiting (a) physiotherapy treatment, (b) occupational therapy and (c) physical rehabilitation in the borough counties of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Ogwr, Aberavon Neath, Merthr Tydfil, Powys, Swansea, Caerphilly, Newport, Torfaen and Monmouth; and what was the total number of patients awaiting such treatment in 1995 and 1996. [20549] Mr. Jones: The information requested is not available centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20549; 292 c540W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Hospitals Medical treatments Rehabilitation Waiting lists Wales Physiotherapy Occupational therapy