HC Deb 17 May 1976 vol 911 c420W
Dr. Boyson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of applications for the nine-month pre-registration pharmaceutical service in hospitals in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975; and how many were accepted on each occasion.

Mr. Deakins

The pre-registration period for pharmacy graduates is 12 months. The number accepted for pre-registration training in hospitals in Great Britain was:

1972 315
1973 318
1974 386
1975 503

The number of applications for these years is not available.