§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are currently being given basic training by the Lancashire Area Health Authority to qualify them as nurses; and what were the comparable figures in 1973, 1974 and 1975.
§ Mr. MeacherFollowing are the figures:
1974 … 1,765 1975 … 1,845 1976 (at January) … 2,161 Comparable information is not readily available for 1973.
§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the cost to the Lancashire Area Health Authority in the last financial year of advertisements intended to recruit more persons for training as nurses.
§ Mr. MeacherI regret this information is not at present available, but I shall write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated cost of providing basic training in nursing for a person to the SEN standard, by the Lancashire Area Health Authority.
§ Mr. MeacherAbout £1,500. This is the national figure. Separate figures are not readily available for individual area health authorities.