§ 42. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Minister of Health what arrangements exist for supplying motor cars to district nurses.
§ Mr. BevanThe possibility of improving the supply of motor cars for midwives and home nurses is being examined. Arrangements already exist for motor dealers to give preference to midwives.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is great concern in the country districts about this matter, and will he try to give a more explicit answer saying that these district nurses will get a very high priority for motor cars?
§ Mr. BevanI have said in my reply that I am making inquiries to see whether 1021 some preference can be given. Hon. Members know that this is an extremely complicated matter, but I am hoping to get over the difficulties.
§ Wing-Commander HulbertWill the Minister not only endeavour to get cars, but approach his right hon. Friend the Minister of Fuel and Power to see that these people get ample petrol?
§ Mr. BevanWe have been anxious not to have any system of rigid control because I know that that is objectionable to hon. Members in all parts of the House.