HC Deb 26 February 1942 vol 378 c325
5. Mr. Brooke

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the shortage of nurses, his interviewing staff have specific instructions to encourage and advise women who, when called for interview, appear to be generally suitable for this work, about undertaking nursing training as a full-time form of war service?

Mr. Bevin

My officers are instructed to give full information about the nursing profession to any persons coming to local offices who appear to be suitable, and nursing is one of the services for which women who are interviewed under the Registration for Employment Order are encouraged to volunteer.