HC Deb 30 March 1979 vol 965 c393W
Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many physiotherapists are employed dealing with the needs of handicapped children in long-stay hospitals in England and Wales.

Mr. Deakins

At 30 September 1977, the latest date for which comprehensive figures for England and Wales are available, the number of physiotherapists employed—whole-time equivalents—in the NHS was 6,057. I regret that no further breakdown is available relating to those employed specifically in the area mentioned.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many speech therapists are employed specifically dealing with the needs of handicapped children in long-stay hospitals in England and Wales.

Mr. Deakins

At 30 September 1977, the latest date for which comprehensive figures for England and Wales are available, the number of speech therapists employed—whole-time equivalents—in the NHS was 1,279. I regret that no further breakdown is available relating to those specifically employed in the area mentioned.