Hospital Staffs

HC Deb 01 March 1951 vol 484 cc312-3W

76. Mr. Keeling

asked the Minister of Health how many architects were employed by hospitals in England and Wales in July, 1948; July, 1949: July. 1950, and January, 1951.

Mr. Blenkinsop

I regret that this information is not available.

77. Mr. Keeling

asked the Minister of Health what were the numbers of persons on hospital staffs in England and Wales engaged solely in clerical duties in July, 1948; July, 1949; July, 1950, and January, 1951.

Mr. Blenkinsop

The total numbers of officers in the higher clerical, clerical and general divisions on the staffs of hospitals were 14,589 on the 31st December, 1948, and 17,373 on the 31st December, 1949. These are the only dates for which figures are available.

78. Mr. Keeling

asked the Minister of Health what were the numbers of persons on hospital staffs in England and Wales engaged in laundry work in July, 1948; July, 1949; July, 1950, and January, 1951.

Mr. Blenkinsop

The figures for the dates mentioned by the hon. Member are, respectively 12,061, 12,348, 12,710 and 12,497. About 15 per cent. of these are part-time staff.