§ 7. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the severe 1536 shortage of nurses, particularly in mental hospitals, he will take steps to secure the release of those members of the women's Services who have had experience in mental nursing or who are willing to offer themselves for training in general or mental nursing.
§ Mr. BevinThe Service Departments have for some time past been releasing members of the Women's Auxiliary Services with nursing experience, including mental nurses, who desire to return to civilian nursing. This process is continuing, and I should like to express my appreciation of the substantial help given by the Service Departments.
§ Mr. SorensenWhile thanking the right hon. Gentleman for that reply, may I ask if he can say, approximately, the number of these girls?
§ Mr. SorensenWould the right hon. Gentleman be able to get it?