HC Deb 16 March 1983 vol 39 c202W
Mr. Albert Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many histopathologists there are in Leeds; and if he is satisfied that a sufficient level of cover is being maintained.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

Full information on the number of histopathologists working in the two Leeds health districts is not held centrally.

Mr. Albert Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what effect the University Grants Committee cuts on histopathology departments in the university of Leeds will have on National Health services in Leeds.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

I understand that in the light of the resources available to it the university of Leeds has reduced its establishment in histopathology by one lecturer post with honorary registrar status: and that the clinical duties of the post holder are being absorbed by existing NHS staff.