Proceeding contribution from Patricia Hewitt (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 16 November 2006. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Health and Education Debate on the Address.

Health and Education

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. By the end of 2008, we will have cut waiting times from 18 months for an operation to a maximum of 18 weeks—far less for most people—from GP referral to the operating theatre, including all the tests and the out-patient appointments in between. Of course, that means more change and that is not easy. For most patients and most operations, it will mean the end of waiting lists as we have known them. What an achievement that will be for the 60th anniversary of the national health service.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 453 c147
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Closures Community hospitals Hospitals Health services Finance Education Further education NHS Qualifications Primary care trusts Standards Schools Teachers Training
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Health and Education

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