HC Deb 20 March 1952 vol 497 cc229-30W
113. Mr. W. W. Astor

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that, from 31st March, the freedom of the staffs of hospitals to choose their representatives on joint consultative committees will be restricted by the requirement that they can only elect persons who are members of nationally-recognised negotiating bodies; and whether he will take immediate steps to continue their existing freedom in the selection of their representatives.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply of 20th February to the hon. Member for Eton and Slough (Mr. Fenner Brockway).