Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 9 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when a patient referred on 9th February by his or her family doctor can expect to have (a) an initial outpatient assessment and (b) routine elective surgery in orthopaedics. - Inc figures and this information is not available in the form requested.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when a patient referred on 9 February by his or her family doctor can expect to have (a) an initial out-patient assessment and (b) routine elective surgery in orthopaedics. [154588] Angela Smith: This information is not available in the form requested. It should be noted, that over 80 per cent. of in-patients for trauma and orthopaedics and 90 per cent. of out- patients are seen in less than 12 months.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 418 c175W; 154588
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Administrative delays Hospitals Patients Northern Ireland Out-patients Waiting lists Surgery Orthopaedics
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk