§ 58. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many trained technicians in cytology are employed in the Sheffield Regional Hospital Board's area; and how many he estimates would be required to allow every woman at risk to be screened once in every three years.
§ Mr. AlisonThere were 37.1 whole time equivalent technicians at 30th June, 1971. If all women in the area aged 35 and over (those known to be most at risk) were to be screened ever three years it is estimated that about 55 whole-time equivalent technicians would be required. Present policy it, however, to re-screen such women every five years.