§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will list the hospitals in England and Wales in which the number of staff in post satisfies the regional norm;
(2) what is the basis of the regional norm for staffing of hospitals in England and Wales; when these norms were first set; and how often they are reviewed.
§ Dr. OwenI would refer my hon. Friend to my replies to the hon. Member for Woking (Mr. Onslow) on 10th May—[Vol. 911, c.72.]—and 17th May —[Vol. 911, c. 423.] I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of my letter to the hon. Member for Woking and I am also placing a copy in the Library.