§ Mr. O'GRADYasked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention had been called to the inadequacy of the nursing staff at the infirmary of the Holbeck Union, Leeds; whether in this matter representations had been made to him showing that a lady inspector reported to the Holbeck guardians the necessity of the appointment- of another two nurses, on the ground of the number of patients, male and female, usually in the wards, and the cases covering such diseases as phthisis, cancer, septic legs, and incontinent patients, and occasional maternity cases, all of which at present were in charge of one day nurse; and whether, in view of these facts, he would make representations to the guardians to appoint at least two additional nurses, sharing the day and night duty?
§ Mr. BURNSThe matter has been brought to my attention, and the guardians are in communication with me on the subject.