Debate contribution: Knee Replacement: Waiting Times

Debate contribution by Mr Trevor Clarke on 2 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Trevor Clarke
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 2 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Knee Replacement: Waiting Times
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5432975

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I appreciate that it is difficult to have the data for everything, and I appreciate that the Minister does not have all those figures to hand today. However, Minister, what would you say to a constituent of mine who is 82 years of age and has been told that he will wait a minimum of 104 weeks for his first appointment before he goes onto a list for surgery? He is 82 years of age. He said to us last week, "They want me to die before I get this". What would you say to him?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2113/22-27.

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