§ 61. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action he is now taking to improve the staffing position in the casualty departments of hospitals in Greater London.
§ Sir K. JosephHospital boards aim to provide a more efficient accident and emergency service at fewer but better staffed and equipped centres. This will make better use of manpower and make the service more attractive to doctors in training. In addition, boards have been asked to provide more consultant posts in this specialty.