§ 7. Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEasked the Minister of Health whether he has now any information to give the House as to the reforms proposed at the London Lock Hospital?
8. Captain T. J. O'CONNORasked the Minister of Health whether, having regard to the damage already done to the careers of the three women dismissed from their posts at the London Lock Hospital, he will state whether the committee of inquiry has exonerated them?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am glad to be able to add to the statement which I made in the House on 30th April that a conference has, I understand, been held to-day between representatives of the governing body of the hospital and of the former ladies' committee. The object of the conference was to reach agreement both on proposals made by the Board for the future management of the hospital and on the action to be taken with respect to certain former members of the staff. I am not in a position to inform the House of the results of the conference, but I think hon. Members will learn with satisfaction that it has been held, and will regard the Board's action in seeking it as evidence of their desire to promote the harmonious and successful working of the hospital.