§ Mr. BENNETTasked the Minister of Health whether representations have been made to him, and, if so, by whom, in favour of the elimination of unregistered practising midwives; and whether, in that case, he can state the views of the Department on the matter and the likelihood of obtaining an adequate number of registered midwives?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINYes, Sir, I have received many such representations from local supervising authorities and other bodies. I am in favour of the elimination of unregistered midwives, and I do not anticipate difficulty in obtaining an adequate number of registered midwives. I have it in mind to deal with the matter in a Bill to amend the Midwives Act, which I propose to introduce as soon as other commitments allow.