HC Deb 16 June 1976 vol 913 c198W
Mr. Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are expected to qualify as midwives in 1976, 1977 and 1978.

Mr. Deakins

Over the last three years an average of 3,800 persons have qualified in midwifery each year in England and Wales, and it is expected that this figure will be maintained over the next three years.