§ 34. Mr. DENVILLEasked the Minister of Health if any credal tests are imposed on pupils who are training in the Clapham Maternity Training Hospital?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREMy 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. DENVILLEIs 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—
§ Mr. DENVILLEIs 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. SHAKESPEAREI am afraid that no action can be taken, because grants are not made to approved training 1608 centres, but to the individuals concerned. The remedy seems to be to go to some other training centre.
§ Mr. DENVILLEIs 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?