§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many (a) nurses, (b) doctors and (c) paramedics are estimated to be employed in the National Health Service in Wales.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsProvisional figures for 30 September 1983, are given below:
Numbers employed (Whole-time equivalent) Nursing and midwifery staff 25,980 Medical and dental staff 2,542 Professional and technical staff 4,162
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many employees are estimated to be working in the (a) cleaning, (b) laundry and (c) catering sectors of the National Health Service in Wales.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsProvisional figures for 30 September 1983, are given below:
Number employed (Whole-time equivalent) Domestic staff 4,945 Laundry staff 501 Catering staff 2,207
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) by what percentage and by what amount the number of National Health Service jobs (a) ancillary, (b) nursing and (c) doctors is expected to be reduced in each of the area health authorities in Wales;
(2) how many employment posts in Wales have been frozen in order to enable area health authorities to meet demands for economies.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThat is a matter for the health authorities.