§ Mr. Freesonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for 42W Brent, South (Mr. Pavitt) on 9 November, Official Report, column 19, what progress has been made in his discussions with the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council about factors relevant to their employment, including pay, training and qualification requirements.
Mr. FoW1erI refer the right hon. Gentleman to the reply of my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for West Bromwich, East (Mr. Snape) on 21 December.—[Vol. 15 c.299.].