Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What were the median waiting times of admissions for (a) cataract operations, (b) hip replacements and (c) cardiac surgery (i) at each hospital where this operation was provided, (ii) by health authority and (iii) nationally in (1) 1994-95 and (2) 1995-96. - Inc fact that shall write and place a copy of the letter in the House Library.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the median waiting times of admissions for (a) cataract operations, (b) hip replacements and (c) cardiac surgery (i) at each hospital where this operation was provided, (ii) by health authority and (iii) nationally in (1) 1994-95 and (2) 1995-96. [21160] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible and place a copy of the letter in the House Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21160; 292 c743W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Hospitals Eyesight Scotland Waiting lists Hip replacements Cataracts Cardiovascular diseases