HL Deb 30 June 1998 vol 591 c75WA
Baroness Cumberlege

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many nurses will be required to staff the additional 2,000 hospital beds announced by the Secretary of State on 16 June; how these nurses will be recruited; and from what source. [HL2379]

The Minister of State, Department of Health (Baroness Jay of Paddington)

This is a matter for local employers to determine in the light of local needs and priorities.