§ Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Minister of Health how many practising midwives were employed by the Manchester Regional Board at 1st January, 1963; what is the estimated optimum requirement; and what additional number will be required in the event of shorter hours and longer holidays being authorised.
§ Mr. BraineThe latest available figures are 543 whole-time and 174 part-time at 30th September, 1962; there is no general approved standard; this would depend on the amount of any reductions.