§ 33. Mr. Roger Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current number of home nurses; and what percentage increase this represents since 1970.
§ Sir K. Joseph9,535 home nurses (whole-time equivalent) were employed by local health authorities in England at 30th September 1972. This represents an increase of about 11 per cent. over the number at 30th September 1970.