HC Deb 29 March 1965 vol 709 cc166-7W
81. Mr. Wood

asked the Minister of Health in how many centres courses are now being provided for the training of cytologists; and, in view of the need to expand the service of routine screening of women, what plans he has made for increasing the number of these courses.

Mr. K. Robinson

The five centres specially established are continuing to provide full-time courses for pathologists and technicians. In addition training is now being carried out in laboratories in all regions. These local arrangements will be expanded as staff who have attended the special centres return to their regions. I shall continue to watch the position closely.