HC Deb 13 December 1965 vol 722 cc198-9W
71. Mr. Wallace

asked the Minister of Health, in view of the need for economy, if he will direct that advertising for staff, particularly medical, nursing, professional and technical, be centralised through regional hospital boards.

Mr. Loughlin

Advertisements for senior medical staff and for whole-time nurses are already made by regional hospital hoards and, in the case of nurses, grouped together in the professional journals in regional blocks. While centralisation would not be appropriate for all staff advertising, my right hon. Friend will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind, if experience suggests that extension of the existing arrangements to other types of staff is desirable.