§ Dr. Broughtonasked the Minister of Health the number of personnel, other than medical and nursing staff, employed in hospitals in England and Wales when the National Health Service came into operation in July, 1948; and the number at the latest convenient date.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithIn round figures 197 thousand at the end of 1948 and 250 thousand at the end of 1958. This includes professional, technical, works, maintenance, domestic, administrative and clerical staff.