HC Deb 03 December 1942 vol 385 cc1322-3W
Mr. Messer

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the fact that male nurses undergo the same period of training as female nurses and of the increased scope the profession offers to the right type of man, he will consider their inclusion on the general part of the register?

Mr. E. Brown

This is a matter for the General Nursing Council. An amendment of their rules would be required to give effect to the suggestion of my hon. Friend.

Mr. Messer

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider taking steps to reopen the Register of Nurses to entitle those nurses who were qualified and had obtained their hospital certificates, but were for various reasons not placed on this register when it was first opened, to the status of a State-registered nurse?

Mr. Brown

As I have already stated in my replies to Questions by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Coventry (Captain Strickland) on 27th January and 16th April, legislation would be required for the purpose of varying the conditions on which nurses can be admitted to the State Register. I will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind when occasion arises.