§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many State Registered Nurses are currently employed at Rossendale General Hospital; and what were the comparable figures in 1973, 1974 and 1975;
(2) how many State Enrolled Nurses are currently employed at Rossendale General Hospital; and what were the comparable figures for 1973, 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. MeacherFollowing are the figures (whole-time equivalent):
State Registered Nurses 1973 1974 1975 At January 1976 47.9 51.25 35.00 34.9 State Enrolled Nurses 1973 1974 1975 At January 1976 43.4 56.75 55.25 70.25
§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many qualified nurses have been made redundant by (a) the Lancashire Area Health Authority and (b) at Rossendale General Hospital, in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. MeacherNone.
§ Mr Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many beds were 276W in service in Rossendale General Hospital in 1973, 1974 and 1975; and what is the estimated availability in March 1976.
§ Mr. MeacherThe figures are:
1973 … … 311 1974 … … 309 1975 … … 302 March 1976 … … 274 (estimated)