§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many radiographers he estimates are in training at the present time; what is the total number of radiographers at present employed within the National Health Service; and how many private contracting firms offer the service of National Health Service trained radiographers to hospitals.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyIn the hospital service in England and Wales about 1,500 radiography students are in training, the total number of qualified radiographers employed—in terms of whole time equivalents—was 4,552 at 30th September, 1968, the latest date for which figures are available, and I am aware of 11 agencies offering services.
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§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the rate of wastage in each of the last three years of radiographers who left the National Health Service after receiving their training and having qualified.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyInformation is only available for net gains or losses. In 1966, 1967 and 1968 respectively there were net increases—in terms of whole time equivalents—of 167, 141 and 181 radiographers in the hospital service in England and Wales.