§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will give the most recent figures for vacancy rates by66W grade and by region in audiology within the National Health Service; what action he proposes to take in the event of a significant shortfall; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorI presume the hon. Member refers to physiological measurement technicians (audiology). Information on vacancy rates is not collected centrally. It is for health authorities to decide what action to take in the event of a shortfall in numbers.