asked the Minister of Health what response he has had to his request to the London teaching hospitals that they should keep their arrangements for outpatient appointments under constant review; and if he will make a statement.

I have reminded all the boards concerned of the need for continuous inspection of their arrangements and will review the matter later in the year.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the queues at some London hospitals are as long as ever? Will he encourage the management committees concerned to consider adopting some of the more modern systems used in hospitals in other parts of the country?

Yes. I will consider all those points.