§ 9. Dr. Broughtonasked the Minister of Health the number of persons employed on the work of the National Health Central Register at Southport on 1st November, 1951, and 1952, respectively.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithAt 1st November, 1952, 266 persons were employed on maintaining this register at Southport. A comparison with November, 1951, is not possible because at that time the register was an adjunct of national registration.
§ Dr. BroughtonIs it not a fact that the work of the Central Register at Southport has been more than trebled since the Government created the muddle about National Health Service numbers?
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithNo, Sir.
§ Mr. JenningsOn a point of order. As my hon. Friend the Member for Heeley (Mr. P. Roberts) is unable to be here to ask Question No. 10, I should like to ask for your guidance, Mr. Speaker. I know it is the rule that when a Member is not here to ask an Oral Question he receives a Written reply, but could I ask the Minister whether there is any disparity in the allowances per bed as between London and Sheffield and—
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. The hon. Member is not in possession of the Floor of the House. He cannot ask that question.