HC Deb 09 December 1983 vol 50 cc286-7W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will estimate, for 1987–88, the numbers of staff employed in the National Health Service in Scotland in the following categories (a) medical and dental staff, (b) nursing staff and (c) all other staff.

Mr. John MacKay

The numbers and type of staff employed in the Scottish Health Service will reflect the resources available and the way in which health boards implement the recommendations of the report, "Scottish Health Authorities' Priorities for the Eighties" and other relevant guidance.