HC Deb 04 February 1954 vol 523 cc68-9W
92. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in substituting suitable nylon fabric for cotton for nurses uniforms in view of the great saving of time and money that would be made in laundering.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

My right hon. Friend is awaiting with interest the result of an inquiry which is being conducted by the Newcastle Regional Hospital Board into this matter, but he is informed that this inquiry may not be complete for some months.