HC Deb 01 March 1944 vol 397 c1407
24. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has any further report respecting nursing conditions in Georgetown, British Guiana; and what proposals are to be made in regard to the abolition of the system of fines and also hours, wages and working conditions.

Mr. Emrys-Evans

Yes, Sir. A comprehensive revision of salaries in the Medical Department has been approved with effect from the 1st January. I have not complete details yet to give the hon. Member nor any information about the system of fines to which he has referred, but the new scheme provides for improved conditions of service for nurses and for the appointment of 40 extra nurses which should enable improvements to be made in working hours.

Mr. Sorensen

Would the hon. Gentleman make immediate inquiries regarding the vexatious and foolish system of fines?

Mr. Emrys-Evans

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Sorensen

When can we have a report on that? The matter is urgent.

Mr. Entrys-Evans

I cannot give a definite date.