§ 111. Mr. Hardyasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that arising from the Jack Inquiry set up by the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Regional Hospital Board there is still great apprehension in the minds of the staff at the Hartlepools hospital because of the dismissal of the three ward sisters, Paton, Hall and Reed, the downgrading and subsequent dismissal of Miss J. Garthwaite, Head Cook, and the dismissal of the assistant matron, Miss Elsie Driver, A.R.R.C., S.R.N., S.C.M., and the sister tutor, Miss Elizabeth Driver, S.R.N., S.C.M., D.N.; what are the reasons for the dismissals; and what steps he proposes to allay the concern expressed by all nursing and other hospital staff throughout the region.
§ Mr. BevanNo. The Regional Hospital Board has fully investigated this matter and is closely watching the administration of the hospital. I do not feel it necessary that I should intervene.