HC Deb 18 May 1965 vol 712 c203W
Mr. Alan Williams

asked the Minister of Health how long it takes to train technicians for cervical cancer test clinics.

Mr. K. Robinson

The courses in cytology arranged centrally for hospital technicians normally last 12 weeks: local training will vary in duration, according to circumstances.

Mr. Alan Williams

asked the Minister of Health what factors limit the number of technicians currently being trained in Wales for the detection of cervical cancer.

Mr. K. Robinson

At this stage mainly the numbers of pathologists and technicians already trained and available to provide local training, the need to limit the number who can be released for training at any one time so as to avoid detriment to hospital pathology services, and the length of training needed to ensure the high standards required.

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