HC Deb 21 May 1962 vol 660 c16W
68. Mr. Elwyn Jones

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the shortage of physiotherapists in the West Ham hospitals and of the suffering this is causing to patients; and what steps he is taking to remedy this situation.

Miss Pitt

I am aware that numbers in post have been at a lower level since 1960 than previously. My right hon. Friend proposes to study with the board the needs of this group and the best means of meeting them.