§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of hospital nurses per 1,000 population in the Yorkshire region for the three years 1975, 1976 and 1977.
§ Mr. MoyleFigures for 1977 are not yet available. In 1975 and 1976 there were 119.74 and 115.03 whole-time-equivalent hospital nurses per 1,000 population respectively. These figures exclude nursing cadets, hospital midwives, agency staff and blood transfusion service nurses.
§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the percentage increase in the number of hospital nurses employed in each health authority in the Yorkshire region between the years 1975 and 1977.
§ Mr. MoyleThe information in the form requested is not available for 1975 and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost. Information for 1976 and 1977 is not yet available.