§ Mr. Colin Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the present staffing organisation of operating theatres in the light of the working of the Lewin report; if he is satisfied that there is a proper career structure for all of the non-medical professions involved in operating theatre work; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenWe are not aware of any general problems arising from either the organisation or staffing of operating theatres following the recommendations of the Lewin report which were commended to health authorities in 1972 after detailed consultation. One of the major concerns of the report was that there should be a proper career structure for the non-medical professions involved in this work. If my hon. Friend is concerned about the implementation of some particular recommendation perhaps he will write to me.