§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many nurses have resigned from the National Health Service in Scotland since 1st January 1974; and how many resigned in 1973.
§ Mr. William RossThis information is not readily available. The number of nursing staff in the Scottish hospital service increased from 42,208 to 43,666 in the year ended 30th September 1973. Figures are whole-time equivalents.