HC Deb 13 March 1972 vol 833 cc1-2W
37. Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps are being taken by his Department to alleviate the staffing problems of hospital casualty units.

Mr. Gibson-Watt

The problem of staffing casualty units is widespread in Wales and England. Hospital authorities do all they can to fill vacant posts by repeated advertisement and by seeking aid from general practitioners and other doctors. It is hoped that steps being taken to develop a more satisfactory career structure will help to attract medical staff to these departments.