HC Deb 13 June 1972 vol 838 c250W
50. Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will state the number of full-time staff employed as organisers of Voluntary Service in hospitals throughout the country; and what proposals he has to extend this Service.

Mr. Alison

There are about 100 in England and Wales and the number is increasing steadily. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a memorandum of guidance on this subject which went to hospital authorities in January last.