HC Deb 03 March 1958 vol 583 cc89-90W
17. Mr. Hornby

asked the Minister of Health to what extent the number of nursing auxiliaries increased between 1955 and 1956, both whole-time and part-time, and by how many, respectively.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Yes. The numbers of whole-time and part-time nursing auxiliaries increased between 31st December, 1955, and 30th September, 1956, by 89 and 1,318 respectively.