§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to implement paragraphs 149 of the United Nations Nairobi forward looking 535W strategies on the advancement of women relating to the increased participation of women in higher professional and managerial positions in health institutions.
§ Mr. Whitney[pursuant to his reply, 2 December 1985, c. 148The National Health Service has been an equal opportunities employer since 1976. Women occupy many senior posts in the Health Service.
The Government do not ascribe to the quota system. Candidates for posts are assessed on their individual merits.