HC Deb 02 May 1978 vol 949 cc82-3W
42. Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what effort he is making to bring up the numbers of nurses to the recommended levels at Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Manchester.

Mr. Moyle

It is for the Manchester Area Health Authority (Teaching) to decide what action can be taken on this within the limits of the authority's resources. I am informed that the number of student nurses at the hospital was increased by 15 on 1st April 1978 and will increase by a further 16 from 1st May.