§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many consultant posts in otological medicine, as distinct from otological surgery, are available under the Natonal Health Service.
§ Mr. CrossmanNational Health Service hospital staffing records do not show otological medicine as a separate specialty
§ Mr. Ashleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider appointing an adviser in otological medicine in addition to advisers in ear, nose and throat surgery.
§ Mr. CrossmanI have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion but I do not think it necessary to adopt it so long as my need for advice on the subject is adequately met, as at present, by other arrangements. These include an advisory committee on audiology and electroacoutstic technology as well as an E.N.T. adviser.