HC Deb 02 July 1975 vol 894 cc459-60W
Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the establishment in Sunderland for the school health service; and how many of the staff at present serving are employed without health visitors' certificates.

Mr. Meacher

There are 18 whole-time and 12 part-time school nurses in Sunderland—26.75 whole-time equivalent. All of these are State Registered Nurses and one—whole time—has a Health Visitors Certificate. There are also seven whole-time doctors and about 10 clerical staff employed on school health work.