§ 83. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health to what extent hospitals in Wales are understaffed in respect of doctors and nurses, respectively; what steps are being taken to remedy the position; and if he will cause an inquiry to be made to ascertain to what extent the understaffing of hospitals is due to the call-up of all newly-qualified doctors for the Armed Forces.
§ Mr. BevanThe position is being reviewed, and recruitment of nurses is improving. There is no reason to suppose that any change in the system of call-up would reduce the shortage.