§ 29. Mr. Reakesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that a nurse on the staff of the Northern Hospital has been given notice consequent upon her pending marriage; and what steps he proposes to take to safeguard the nursing profession from the effect of the marriage ban.
§ Mr. WillinkNo, Sir. Staffing matters are ordinarily for the hospital authority concerned, but if the hon. Member will let me have further particulars of the case he has in mind, I shall be glad to make inquiries.
§ Mr. ReakesIn view of the fact that this is a concrete example of the marriage bar against nurses, will the Minister consider raising the bar in that profession, particularly in view of the fact that it has been raised in other professions?
§ Mr. WillinkI could not possibly deal with this most far-reaching matter by way of question and answer.