§ Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that many hospitals and wards are closing down due to shortage of domestic staffs; and what steps he 1539W is taking in conjunction with local authorities, joint industrial and Whitley Councils to improve the conditions applicable to domestic staffs employed in hospitals.
§ Mr. Messerasked the Minister of Health how he proposes to provide sufficient nursing staff for the successful working of a comprehensive national health service.
§ Mr. BevanI have the whole hospital domestic staff situation, with the nursing situation, under urgent review and hope to make a statement on both very soon.