§ 68. Mrs. Braddockasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the anxiety which has been caused to hospital management committees by the suggestion which has been made that there is to be a reduction in hospital staffs and that no replacements are to be made within existing hospital establishments without the consent of Regional Hospital Boards; and if he will consult with the Association of Hospital Management Committees before taking any action in this matter.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodHospital boards and committees have already received my memorandum on economy in staffing, and I am sending copies of it to the hon. Member.