§ 42. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the committee of the Willesden General Hospital, a voluntary hospital, have refused to set up a consultative committee in defiance of his advice to all hospital authorities; and what further steps he proposes to take.
§ Mr. BevanI am drawing the attention of the hospital authority to the recommendation I have already made that there should be a nurses' representative council in every hospital.
§ 43. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that recently the nurses employed at the Willesden General Hospital, a voluntary hospital, before commencing their night duties of 12 hours had to be satisfied with seven kippers for 11 nurses for breakfast; and if he will ensure that adequate food is provided.
§ Mr. BevanI am making inquiries about the nurses' diet here, as I am most anxious that nurses should be well fed.
§ Mr. HardyMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he will cause a review of the dietaries of the various hospital staffs in the country?
§ Mr. BevanThat is another question. I am, of course, at this moment not directly responsible for their administration.
§ Mr. GallacherThere was a multitude fed on five.