Written question asked by Phyllis Starkey (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 1998. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of recruitment and retention problems in cytology services.

Answer: Dr. Starkey: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of recruitment and retention problems in cytology services. [55142] Mr. Milburn: A research programme to assess future service needs and issues surrounding recruitment to and retention within the workforce involved in the provision of cytology services is to be commissioned. This will report to the National Health Service Executive through the National Advisory Group for Scientists and Technicians.

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