§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons are at present undergoing training leading to a qualification in speech therapy; what has been the average number of persons leaving training each year with a speech therapy qualification since 1971; and what is the number of unfilled speech 187W therapy positions in England and Wales at the present time.
§ Mr. DeakinsThere are about 750 speech therapy students at present in training in England and Wales. The average number of persons leaving training each year with a speech therapy qualification since 1971 is 171. There are no nationally agreed staffing levels. The current number of unfilled posts is not available centrally.