HC Deb 08 November 1978 vol 957 c205W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many occupational therapists are currently employed by social services departments in England; and how many were in employment in each of the last five years.

Mr. Moyle

The figures for 1978 are not yet available. The numbers—whole-time equivalent basis—at 30th September in earlier years were: —

1974 478.5
1975 510.0
1976 528.3
1977 535 (estimate)

Such statistics were not sought prior to 1974.