§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the increase in the number of departmental and health service staff since 1973.
§ Mr. MeacherThe increase in the staff of the Department of Health and Social Security from 1st October 1973 to 1st October 1975 was 10,858.
Figures for National Health Service staff are collected on an annual basis and the latest figures available are those for 109W 30th September 1974. The increase in England from September 1973 to September 1974 was 12,981.