HC Deb 08 June 1937 vol 324 cc1602-3W
Mr. Markham

asked the Minister of Health how many scientists are at present employed in the Ministry; and how this figure compares with that of 1930?

Sir K. Wood

On the 1st April, 1937, the scientific staff of the Ministry other than the medical and dental staffs totalled 13. This figure included a chemist, chemical inspector, alkali inspectors and pharmacists. The corresponding figure at 1st April, 1930, was 13. The medical and dental staffs at the same dates were respectively:

1930. 1937
Medical staff 104 115
Dental staff 12 16

In addition, the Department's establishment in both years included a post of serologist, which was temporarily vacant on 1st April last and will shortly be filled.