HC Deb 02 December 1975 vol 901 c549W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of the total qualified nursing staff in Bournemouth hospitals is agency nurses, at the latest convenient date for which figures are available.

Mr. Meacher

Following are the figures:

Proportion of Agency Nurses(whole-time equivalent at 26th November 1975)
Hospital
Christchurch Hospital 3.29 per cent.
Royal Victoria Hospital, Shelley Road 0.09 per cent.
Christmas Close 7.62 per cent.