§ 42. Mr. Reevesasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the increase in the number of 114W part-time and full-time chaplains employed in the Health Service since 1949, involving an increased annual expenditure of approximately£250,000; and if he will give reasons for this increase.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThere has been some increase since 1949 in the number of chaplains employed in the Health Service, but at nothing like the cost suggested by the hon. Member. I am writing to the hon. Member giving him a full explanation of the position.