§ 85. Mr. Lathanasked 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 2256 arranging for the inclusion if such representatives?
§ Sir K. WoodOne 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. LathanDoes 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. WoodI 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.