HC Deb 07 March 1961 vol 636 cc37-8W
Mr. Gresham Cooke

asked the Minister of Health what was the cost in salaries of engine room branch, respectively, borne at the commencement of the years 1955, 1957, 1959, and 1961.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

The following is the Answer:

the non-medical staff of 2,440 persons of the regional hospital boards in 1949 and for the 5,260 persons in 1959.

Mr. Powell

About £1¼ million and £4 million.