Nhs (Staff)

Mr. Ralph Howell
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give details of National Health Service directly employed staff in Great Britain (whole-time equivalents) divided into the various staff groups, for each of the years from 1979 to 1986.

Mr. Newton
The figures are shown in the table.

Mr. Major
We have not received any complaints or representations recently about discrimination against disabled people.