§ 76. Mr. Harrisonasked the Minister of Health what the position is to date regarding the recruitment of nurses; and if he will give comparative figures.
§ Mr. BevanThe total nursing and midwifery staff employed whole-time or part-time in the National Health Service in England and Wales on 31st December. 1949, was 174,000. This was 12,000 more than on 31st December, 1948.
§ 77. Mr. Harrisonasked the Minister of Health how many nurses have so far resigned after a short period in the National Health Service.
§ Mr. BevanI have no information about the number of nurses who have resigned from the National Health Service.