HC Deb 07 March 1983 vol 38 c315W
16. Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what were the total numbers employed on ancillary services within the National Health Service in Wales in 1970, 1974, 1979, 1980 and the latest year for which figures are available.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

In 1974, 11,740; in 1979, 11,879; in 1980, 11,989 and in 1982, provisionally, 11,784. Figures for 1970 are not available.