§ 39. Mr. WILLIAM THORNEasked if the attention of the President of the Local Government Board has been called to an inquest held at Camberwell on Tuesday, 6th May, on two aged persons of the Newington Workhouse; if he is aware that a nurse stated at the inquest that there was only one nurse at that institution to 112 aged persons; if he is aware that the jury stated that there should be more nurses at that institution; and if he will make inquiries into the matter?
§ Mr. BURNSI have seen a newspaper report of the inquest. I understand that the aged persons at this institution are not in a condition necessitating medical or nursing treatment, being able to wash, dress, and generally look after themselves, and that the duties of the attendant entail no actual nursing. All cases 23 that require skilled nursing are at once removed to the infirmary. I have, however, directed one of my medical inspectors to visit the workhouse and see whether the arrangements are satisfactory.