Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: What was the average time audiometry patients in Wales waited to be treated by a consultant in each of the region's health authorities for each of the last five years for which figures are available; how many patients voluntarily removed themselves from the waiting lists before treatment was completed. - Not collected centrally.

Answer: Mr. Alex Carlile: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what was the average time audiometry patients in Wales waited to be treated by a consultant in each of the region's health authorities for each of the last five years for which figures are available; how many patients voluntarily removed themselves from the waiting lists before treatment was completed; and if he will make a statement. [12864] Mr. Hague: The information requested is not collected centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12864; 289 c43W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Consultants Hospitals Diseases Waiting lists Wales Hearing Audiometry tests
Contains statistics: Yes