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Mr. Alan Williams
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how the number of agency nurses in the National Health Service compares with the number 10 years ago; and what are the comparable figures for Wales.
Mr. Alison
Following are the figures:Number (in whole-time equivalent terms) of agency nurses in National Health Service hospitals at:—
| England | Wales | |
| 31st March 1973 | 3,657 | 2 |
| 30th September 1965 | 1,162 | 1 |