HC Deb 26 January 1959 vol 598 cc73-4W
60. Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the increasing difficulty of qualified physicians obtaining adequate employment in the National Health Service; and how many have failed to obtain a post in the last twelve months to the most recent convenient date.

Mr. Walker-Smith

No. Consultant appointments are made by Regional Hospital Boards and Boards of Governors, and I have no information how many applicants have been unsuccessful over a particular period.

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