HC Deb 31 July 1974 vol 878 c430W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many consultants in hospitals in Wales are working in hospitals for and/or in speciality units concerned with mental handicap.

Mr. John Morris

At 30th September 1973 there were eight consultants working in such hospitals or units in Wales.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many consultants in hospitals in Wales are employed in, or concerned in speciality units for mental illness.

Mr. John Morris

At 30th September 1973 there were 46 consultants employed in such hospitals or units in Wales.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many consultants are employed in all hospitals in Wales; and how many are employed on a full-time basis.

Mr. John Morris

On 31st March 1974 the total number of consultants employed in hospitals in Wales was 510, of whom 298 were employed on a full-time basis.