§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what was the ratio of nurses to patients in National Health Service hospitals in 19'70, 1975 and 1980; and at the latest available date;
(2) what was the ratio of doctors to patients in National Health Service hospitals in the years 1970, 1975, and 1980; and at the latest available date.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.