HC Deb 11 April 1946 vol 421 cc338-9W
Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour what is the estimated shortage of nurses and domestic staffs in hospitals and sanatoria in Wales; and what is the present rate of recruitment.

Mr. Isaacs:

There are at present vacancies for about 1,000 nurses and midwives and 250 domestics in hospitals and sanatoria in Wales which are being filled at the rate of approximately 200 nurses and 150 domestics a month.