HC Deb 02 December 1937 vol 329 cc2255-6
85. Mr. Lathan

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that serious dissatisfaction has arisen because of the absence of any direct representatives of working-class mothers or working nurses among those appointed to the committee of inquiry into the status and recruitment of nurses; and whether he will consider strengthening the committee by arranging for the inclusion if such representatives?

Sir K. Wood

One of the members of the committee is a nurse in employment at a hospital, and I am satisfied that the interests which the hon. Member has in mind will be fully represented.

Mr. Lathan

Does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that considerable disturbance has been provoked among the organisation representing the nurses, and that so strong is the feeling that a boycott of the committee is even contemplated? In those circumstances will he reconsider the matter?

Sir K. Wood

I really cannot reconsider the matter. The committee is a very representative one, and has held its first meeting. I hope the hon. Member will agree that it is a first-rate committee.