HC Deb 20 January 1964 vol 687 c91W
Mr. Wainwright

asked the Minister of Health if he will give the number of trained cytologists required in the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board area to ensure that the screening of every woman in the Board's area can take place at least once every five years.

Mr. Braine

Exact numbers cannot at this stage be calculated but training arrangements are in hand to permit of a countrywide service.

Mr. Wainwright

asked the Minister of Health if he will give the number of trained cytologists employed under the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board.

Mr. Braine

I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply on 9th December, 1963 to the hon. Member for Lincoln (Mr. Taverne).