61. Mr. Rostron Duckworthasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has received any memorandum indicating the policy of the Council of the College of Nursing with regard to industrial nursing and to the care and health of the employés in factories; and whether, in that case, he will see what practical steps can be taken to give effect to its recommendations?
§ The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Sir John Simon)Since the 180 question was put down I have, as no doubt have other hon. Members, received a copy of a memorandum on this subject from the College of Nursing, and it will receive my careful consideration. The policy of the College, of which I have been kept fully advised, is to provide special training for nurses employed in industrial undertakings or wishing to take up such employment. This policy has the full support of the Factory Department and both medical and other inspectors have given lectures to the nurses attending the courses.