§ 59. Mrs. Castleasked the Minister of Health how many hearing aid technicians were employed in the National Health Service on 31st October, 1951. and 31st October, 1961, respectively; and what were the minimum and maximum salary scales fixed for these technicians when their salaries were last reviewed.
§ Miss PittI have figures only for 31st December. For England and Wales these were 123 whole-time equivalents in 1951 and 221 in 1960. The salary scale operative since 1st September, 1960, rises from £270 at age 18 to £590 maximum, with responsibility allowances in certain cases.