§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present ratio of nursing to non-nursing staff at Brookwood hospital; and how this compares with the position in December 1970 and December 1976, respectively.
More than 4 years 3–4 years 2–3 years 1–2 years Under 1 year Total M F M F M F M F M F M F Broadmoor — — 1 — 2 — 6 — 16 2 25 2 Rampton 4 2 8 1 21 7 32 8 37 13 102 31 Moss Side 1 — 1 2 3 — 6 2 12 3 23 7 Park Lane — — — — — — 2 — 4 — 6 — Totals 5 2 10 3 26 7 46 10 69 18 156 40 As I explained in my reply to my hon. Friend on 16th June 1977—[Vol. 933, c. 266]—and in my letter of 26th October 1977, the reasons why it is difficult to arrange such transfers are varied and complex. I share my lion. Friend's concern about the delays, and particularly the very long delays in some cases. Officials of my Department are in continuing contact with regional and area health authorities about individual cases in an endeavour to resolve the difficulties, and are discussing with authorities in general ways of getting agreement in each region on identifying the different kinds
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§ Mr. MoyleThe information is as follows:
December 1970 1:0.96 December 1976 1:1.01 May 1978 1:1.42