58. Mr. Harrisonasked the Minister of Health how far his request to the hospital authorities to take steps to ensure a better distribution of nurses amongst hospitals generally has met with success; and what are the results achieved in view of the continued shortage in certain provincial districts, particularly the city of Nottingham.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodIt is still too early to assess the results of this request. The achievement of a better distribution of nurses will take time, but I am doing everything I can to further it in this and other ways.