§ 61. Mr. Griersonasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the Garlands mental hospital, under the joint mental hospital control of Cumberland and Westmorland is seriously understaffed in the female nursing side, there now being only 33 nurses as compared with the prewar establishment of 62; and what steps does he propose to take.
§ Mr. IsaacsYes, Sir, I am making inquiries to see what assistance can be given the hospital to improve its staffing position.
§ Mr. GriersonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a similar position exists with regard to the male attendants, in respect of which the pre-war establishment was 62 and is now 51? Will he take the necessary steps to see that there is an increase in the staff?
§ Mr. IsaacsI am obliged to the hon. Member for the information which he has given me.