HC Deb 05 November 1979 vol 973 cc19-20W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many community psychiatric nurses are regarded by his Department as being the recommended national norm for 100,000 population in Wales.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

There are no recommended national staffing norms for community psychiatric nurses.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many community psychiatric nurses are in post in Wales at present; and whether this reflects the need as assessed by his Department.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

At July 1979 there were 106 community psychiatric nurses in post. It is for health authorities to assess their own staffing needs according to their circumstances.