§ 62. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Minister of Health what is the increase in the number of those awaiting hospital treatment now and a year ago in the Sheffield region; and what is the difference between the number of nursing staff employed in the region now and then.
§ Mr. BraineWaiting lists in this region decreased by over 2,300 in the year ended 30th September, 1962; nurses increased by over 1,000 whole-time equivalent.
§ Mr. MallalieuIs the hon. Gentleman then satisfied that there is sufficient nursing staff to deal with the urgent cases in this region?
§ Mr. BraineCertainly not, but, as the figures I have just given indicate, staffs are increasing rapidly.