§ Mr. Messerasked the Minister of Health how many consultants are at present available in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; and how many he estimates will be required for domiciliary and hospital work in the proposed National Health Service.
§ Miss HorsbrughI can answer only for England and Wales. Detailed information is not available, but it is hoped that considerable light will be thrown on the present supply and future demand by the surveys mentioned in the reply given to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Sir D. Hacking) on 3rd February.