HC Deb 17 June 1963 vol 679 cc19-20
27. Mr. Boyden

asked the Minister of Health how many hospital groups have not yet been able to implement fully the 88-hour fortnight for nursing staff.

Mr. Braine

The current figure is being obtained; when it is available I will write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Boyden

Are the teaching hospitals lagging behind the general hospitals in implementing this reform?

Mr. Braine

Eighteen months ago there were only 79 hospital groups which had not implemented fully the 88-hour fortnight for nursing staff. Since then, substantial progress has been made. I advise the hon. Gentleman to await the letter which I shall send to him.