§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health, approximately, how many male nurses are working in hospitals under public authorities; how many are in training; and whether steps are being taken to encourage application for such training, particularly in view of the shortage of women nurses and the suitability of male nurses for male patients.
§ Mr. A. BevanAbout 2,000 male nurses are employed in hospitals other than mental hospitals. In mental hospitals and mental deficiency institutions, the number employed is about 10,000. I cannot say without special inquiry how many out of these totals are employed by public authorities and voluntary bodies respectively, or how many are in training. I propose to ask the National Advisory Council on Nurses and Midwives to advise on the best means of encouraging more men to train as nurses.