§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many occupational therapists are employed by the National Health Service; what was the comparative annual figure for 1983, 1984 and 1985; and what is the current and comparative vacancy figure.
§ Mr. NewtonThe figures are as follows:
Occupational therapists: England Numbers (wte) as at 30 September Estimated vacancies against funded posts after 3 months Per cent. 1983 3,380 Not available 1984 3,610 15 1985 3,990 19 wte (whole time equivalents)