HC Deb 15 December 1959 vol 615 c1240
35. Mr. McInnes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of consultants employed in the Western Regional Hospital Board area at the end of 1950, 1955 and 1958, respectively, including consultants employed in teaching hospitals.

Mr. Galbraith

The number of consultants employed by the Western Regional Hospital Board on these three dates were, respectively, 365, 454 and 478.

Mr. McInnes

Can the Minister give any reason for the increase?

Mr. Galbraith

It is for the Board to preserve a proper balance between consultants of various kinds.