HC Deb 07 July 1998 vol 315 c451W
Mrs. Lait

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the(a) number and (b) cost of extra doctors and nurses required to staff the extra 2,000 beds to be opened this year. [48059]

Mr. Milburn

This is a matter for local employers to determine in the light of local needs and priorities.