Dr. Jegerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies to what extent a shortage of nurses is developing in East Africa; and how far this is attributable to unsatisfactory conditions and pay.
§ Mr. George HallThe East African Governments are short of nursing staff owing to the present difficulties of recruit- 2479W ment in this country. The release of nurses who have applied for appointments in East Africa is being considered in consultation with the Minister of Labour and National Service. New rates of pay have recently been introduced in conformity with the improvements in this country, but the shortage is not due to conditions of service and pay.