HC Deb 01 November 1932 vol 269 cc1607-8
34. Mr. DENVILLE

asked the Minister of Health if any credal tests are imposed on pupils who are training in the Clapham Maternity Training Hospital?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

My right hon. Friend has no information on the point raised by my hon. Friend. I should, perhaps, add that my right hon. Friend's concern is solely with the efficiency of the training given in such an institution.

Mr. DENVILLE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that representations were made on behalf of the lady who had to resign because she adopted the Catholic faith; and is he aware that the reply of the secretary—

HON. MEMBERS

You must not read a supplementary question.

Mr. DENVILLE

Is the hon. Gentleman also aware that the reply of the secretary of the institution was to the effect that he was amazed that exception was taken to the action of the authorities?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

I am afraid that no action can be taken, because grants are not made to approved training centres, but to the individuals concerned. The remedy seems to be to go to some other training centre.

Mr. DENVILLE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that contributions are made by the State to this maternity home; and is he also aware that this lady has had to leave her job and be "sacked" because she embraced the Catholic faith?