§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the entry of nursing administrative grades in hospitals in the five years 1959 to 1964 compared with the five years 1954 to 1959; and whether he is satisfied that the present rate of entry is adequate.
§ Mr. RossThe information is not available in the form requested but of those holding nursing and midwifery administrative positions in mid-1964 probably about 400 entered their current grade less than 5 years earlier and about 250 between 5 and 10 years earlier. Some entrants to these administrative grades, particularly in the earlier period, will have retired or left before 1964. I have no knowledge of vacant posts in these grades left unfilled through lack of applicants.