§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT details of the staff-to-population ratio of community nursing services in all county boroughs of England and Wales.
§ Mr. AlisonThe 1970–71 figures should be available for publication early in the New Year.
§ Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement giving guidance to local authorities concerning appropriate staff-to-population ratios in community nursing services.
§ Mr. AlisonWe are considering the need for guidance on this and related matters with the object of maintaining and developing the local services.