§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Minister of Health what hours are being worked by nurses in the various hospitals in England and Wales; whether there is any general demand for shorter hours; and will he consider an increased grant to the authorities to provide these improved facilities, particularly in depressed areas?
§ Mr. ElliotI would ask the hon. Member to await the interim report of the Inter-Departmental Committee on Nursing Services which I expect to receive shortly.