§ Mr. H. Brookeasked the Minister of Labour how many permits were issued to women aliens in 1936, 1937, and 1938, respectively, to work or to train as hospital nurses in this country?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe numbers of permits issued during 1936, 1937 and 1938 in respect of the employment and training of female aliens as nurses in hospitals were, 87, 171 and 224 respectively. In addition favourable recommendations were made to the Home Office during 1936, 1937 and 1938 in respect of female aliens already in the United Kingdom who wished to enter hospital posts, the numbers being 44, 61 and 98 respectively.