HC Deb 10 February 1965 vol 706 c105W
Mr. Dean

asked the Minister of Health how many local health authorities have appointed the medical officer of health as chief welfare officer; and what proportion this represents of the total number of local health authorities.

Mr. K. Robinson

Forty-two, according to the latest available records. This represents about 28 per cent. of the total number of county and county borough councils.