HC Deb 19 March 1946 vol 420 cc328-9W
112. Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the shortage of nurses in Britain and the closure of hospital wards on this account, he will take steps to speed up the release of nursing sisters in military establishments in India and elsewhere.

Mr. Lawson

Nursing sisters are being released as quickly as possible. Nursing sisters who are surplus to requirements in military establishments in India are either sent to other Commands to replace those due for release or returned to the United Kingdom as quickly as suitable accommodation in homeward bound ships can be provided.