NURSES REGISTRATION ACT.

HC Deb 23 January 1930 vol 234 c322

40. Dr. MORRIS-JONES

asked the Minister of Health whether he intends to bring forward legislation to amend the Nurses Registration Act, 1919?

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)

No, Sir.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that very considerable dissatisfaction has been expressed by representative organisations with recent decisions of the General Nursing Council under this Act?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I daresay there is a certain amount of dissatisfaction, but there are so many more pressing subjects for legislation.

Dr. MORRIS-JONES

Will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to call the attention of the General Nursing Council to their duties and to this Act?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I must assume that the General Nursing Council is familiar with the Act.