22. To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment he has made of the length of waiting times in North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; and if he will make a statement. (292250)

In July 2009, 99.4 per cent. of admitted patients, and 98 per cent. of non-admitted patients at the trust started consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks of referral.

Staff at the trust should be congratulated for their efforts in helping to bring about this achievement.