§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received about the new arrangements for charges for nurses' meals in Scotland: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossRepresentations have been received with regard to the arrangements at two hospitals and enquiries have shown that meals are available at these hospitals at standard charges that can be met from the £106 previously included in the combined board and lodging charges. The Health Departments, at the request of the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council, are issuing advice to hospital authorities with regard to the availability of meals at these charges and the Whitley Council is giving further consideration to the application of the Agreement as it affects resident student and pupil nurses.
§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will institute an inquiry into the health of nursing staff in Scottish hospitals following the new arrangements for charges for meals.
§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the cost of providing nurses' meals in Scotland from public funds.