HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 c936
23. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Minister of Health to what extent the recruiting of Canadian, Australian and New Zealand nurses to the National Health Services has been affected by the application of the Commonwealth Immigrants Act.

Mr. K. Robinson

I have no means of measuring this, but I am not aware that the application of the Act has materially affected recruitment of nurses from these countries.

Mr. Biggs-Davison

If I draw the Minister's attention to an individual case of difficulty, would he kindly consider it with sympathy?

Mr. Robinson

Certainly, but if my guess is right that this is the case of a New Zealand nurse, this may well be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.