HC Deb 23 May 1990 vol 173 c193W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of nursing staff employed in private hospitals, homes and clinics in Wales at the most recent available date; and what was the corresponding number five years previously.

Mr. David Hunt

At 31 March 1989, there were 6,389 (4,495.5 whole-time equivalent) nursing staff working in private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics in Wales, of these 2,364 (1,602.7 WTE) had nursing qualifications. At 31 December 1983, the figures were 1,180 (861.7 WTE) and 494 (369.3 WTE) respectively.