§ Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current shortfall of funded posts for occupational therapists in the National Health Service in total and percentage terms; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeFigures in the form requested are not available centrally, but the results of a recent sample survey by health authorities suggest that nationally about 15 per cent. of funded posts for occupational therapists were unfilled after three months.