HC Deb 15 December 1970 vol 808 cc287-8W
74. Mr. Leonard

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he proposes to take to overcome staff shortages in National Health Service hospitals.

Mr. Alison

The filling of vacancies is a matter for individual hospital authorities, which are responsible for the efficient deployment of their staff and for identifying their staffing needs: guidance on these matters is issued by my Department from time to time.