HC Deb 11 February 1971 vol 811 cc253-4W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is aware of the continuing practice of compelling nurses to work long hours in wards prior to and during examination times; and if he will now require hospital authorities to give adequate time off for study.

Mr. Alison

The General Nursing Council has recommended that student nurses should not be on night duty immediately prior to an examination and that preferably they should be off duty the day before an examination. I am not hon. Friend has not yet reached a decision on the application.

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many private abortion clinics have been licensed in the country of Lancashire.

Mr. Alison

None.

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