§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of medical and non medical staff employed in the National Health Service in England and in Wales in 1950, 1960, 1970 and the latest year for which the information is available; and what in each case was the ratio of medical and of non-medical staff, respectively, to the population involved.
§ Mr. Meacher1974 is the latest year for which figures are available. The information in respect of England is as below. Information in respect of Wales is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.
would be improper for my right hon. Friend or the Department to give guidance to them.