§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Minister of Health to what extent he intends to take the necessary steps to implement the proposals of the Royal College of Nursing on the reform of nursing education; by what date he would expect the proposed new scheme to be implemented; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BarberI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Brockway) on 6th July. The Royal College of Nursing has asked for a preliminary talk about the report with officers of my Department and this has been arranged.