HC Deb 20 July 1976 vol 915 cc459-60W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many student nurses are currently undergoing training in National Health Service hospitals.

Mr. Deakins

54,255—partially estimated—in England at 30th September 1975, the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present number of staff nurses employed in National Health Service hospitals.

Mr. Deakins

32,015—partially estimated—in whole-time equivalents in England at 30th September 1975, the latest date for which figures are available.