§ 43. Mr. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for Wales what increases have occurred in recruitment of nurses for Welsh hospitals during the past year; and how many nurses are now needed in hospitals in the Principality.
§ Mr. Gibson-Watt:In the year ended 30th September, 1971, the number of nurses in terms of whole-time equivalents increased by 956. There are local shortages of nurses but in the absence of fixed complements a precise figure of need cannot be given.