§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many nurses have resigned from the National Health Service since 1st January 1974; and how many resigned in 1973.
§ Mr. Alec JonesStatistics of resignations are not available. The total number in whole-time equivalent terms of nursing and midwifery staff in the National Health Service in England and Wales rose from 307,697 to 312,427 in the year ended 30th September 1973. Information for 1974 is not yet ready.