§ 59. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health what action is being taken to remedy the shortage of physiotherapists, radiographers and engineers in hospital service, particularly in the region of the North Eastern Metropolitan Board; and what attention has been given to the adequacy of the remuneration for those professional categories.
§ Sir B. StrossMy right hon. Friend is reviewing the recruitment of trained staff in the hospital service. Salary increases averaging 9½ per cent. for physiotherapists and radiographers were published on 29th October: for hospital engineers agreement has been reached on improved salaries and a new grading structure.