HC Deb 04 April 1955 vol 539 cc820-1
49. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Health the number of full-time and part-time specialists with appointments under Newcastle Regional Hospital Board at the latest available date, as compared with 12 months previously.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I will, with permission, circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Blenkinsop

Has there been a diminution in the number of full-time appointments of the regional hospital board, and will the Minister indicate his views upon it?

Mr. Macleod

No, there has not, so the second question does not arise. There has been a slight increase.

Following are the figures:

— September, 1954, the latest date September, for which figures are available September 1953
Consultants
Number employed whole-time 112 106
Total hours worked weekly by part-time consultants 7,161 7,145
Senior Hospital
Medical and Dental Officers
Number employed whole-time 64 59
Total hours worked weekly by part-time staff 924 819