Part of Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:45 am on 22 May 2003.
The hon. Gentleman makes an important point. However, constituents come to us and talk about the length of time that it can take to see a GP—it can take three or four days to secure a routine appointment—and to get sufficient help for elderly people in need of support from social services committees. There are issues about access to treatment across the board.