§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Pensions whether he will state the number of the male nursing staff employed in State institutions under his control dealing with mental and serious nervous disorders; and the number who have the qualification of holding a certificate and the number of patients under their control?
Mr. HUDSONTwo hospitals are maintained by the Ministry for ex-service men suffering from mental disabilities and serious nervous disorders. The number of beds occupied at these is 450 and of the 125 male nursing staff 27 hold certificates and all have had many years' experience. The patients, none of whom are certified mental cases, are in the immediate charge of a body of fully qualified sisters, acting under the direction of the medical staff.