11.   The new system is aimed at cutting the average waiting time.

12.   To begin with, the average length of time per customer transaction tripled, which meant longer lines and increased waiting times.

13.   Waiting times are coming down in most places and staff report improved management and job satisfaction.

14.   We will set specific targets for out-patient waiting times.

15.   Jo Robinson began by humanizing the waiting time at the health centre with tea-making and toys for children.

16.   This in turn led to massive variations in waiting times and waiting lists, an issue of high public and political salience.

17.   It concluded more patients were being treated and waiting times had been cut.

18.   The average waiting time is five-and-a-half hours.

19.   The average waiting time in here is nearly an hour.

20.   Reducing waiting times and advice on diet, smoking and alcohol will be tackled on Tyneside while encouraging breast and cervical cancer screening will be targetted in Sunderland.