HC Deb 12 March 1962 vol 655 cc111-2W
Lord Balniel

asked the Minister of Health what percentage increase or decrease there has been in the numbers of dieticians, medical laboratory technicians, radiographers, physiotherapists, orthoptists, remedial gymnasts and occupational therapists employed in the National Health Service compared with the number employed in 1949.

Miss Pitt

The approximate figures for England and Wales are:

Increase per cent.
Dieticians 32
Medical laboratory technicians 58½
Radiographers 74½
Physiotherapists 22½
Orthoptists 55
Remedial Gymnasts 55
Occupational therapists 103

Lord Balniel

asked the Minister of Health what percentage increase or decrease there has been in the numbers of students in training to qualify as dieticians, radiographers, medical laboratory technicians, physiotherapists, orthoptists, remedial gymnasts and occupational therapists, respectively, compared with the numbers in training in 1949.

Miss Pitt

The Answer is:

Increase per cent.
Radiographers 49
Medical laboratory technicians 97½
Physiotherapists 52½
Orthoptists 1⅓

No comparison is possible for remedial gymnasts. Information for occupational therapists or dieticians is not available.

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