§ Sir F. Sandersonasked the Minister of Health whether he will consider introducing legislation making it compulsory upon all hospital authorities to introduce an 2416W eight-hour day for their nursing staff, in view of the great strain imposed upon them by the existing eleven-hour day and the consequent detrimental effect upon the health of the patients?
§ Sir K. WoodThe question of the working hours of hospital nurses is one of a number of matters affecting the nursing profession which are engaging my attention, and I understand that the associations representing local authorities are in communication with the General Nursing Council regarding certain measures for meeting the situation.