§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number of nurses involved only in community care for each of the years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe figures are shown in the table:
Primary Health Care Nursing Staff*—England As at 30 September Whole time† equivalent 1980 33,770 1981 36,280 1982 37,140 1983 37,470 1984 37,460 * Excludes midwifery staff and agency staff Includes health visitor students and district nurse students. † Figures are whole time equivalent rounded to nearest 10.