§ 18. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement showing how the rates of pay, hours of work, living accommodation and general conditions of work of female nurses in Scotland compare with similar details in other comparable spheres of women's work in Scotland.
§ Mr. WestwoodThere are many careers open to young women in Scotland which could be regarded as comparable in some degree to nursing, but the prevailing rates of pay and conditions of service are not readily comparable without taking into account such factors as whether the post is a resident one or training facilities are provided by the employer. If my hon. and learned Friend will specify the occupations he has in mind I will endeavour to let him have the information he requires.