HC Deb 17 July 1952 vol 503 c171W
86. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in increasing the nursing staffs at mental hospitals; and what is the present shortage in this respect.

Mr. Iain Macleod

During the past year there has been a slight improvement on the women's side, but on the men's side the position has worsened. The present shortage is about 3,400 men and 7,800 women.