§ 87. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Health how many people were employed in the regional offices of his Department on 30th June, 1947; on 31st December, 1947; and how many are likely to be employed on 3oth June, 1948.
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§ Mr. BevanThe numbers at 30th June and 31st December, 1947, were, respectively, 1,258 and 1,217. At the 30th June, 1948, it is estimated that the number will be 1,36o. These figures do not include certain services such as blood transfusing which are due to be transferred to the regional hospital boards.