HC Deb 25 October 1983 vol 47 cc83-4W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total sum paid in the year 1982–83 by Brent district health authority for agency nurses and other staff; and what was the average number employed each week.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The amount paid by Brent health authority for agency staff in 1982–83 was:

£
Agency nurses 529,539
Other agency staff 416,565

Information about the average number of agency staff working each week is not available centrally.