HC Deb 17 June 1954 vol 528 c157W
72. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Health if he will consider to what extent the allocation of hours of work may be militating against better recruitment into the nursing profession; and if he will make a statement.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

It is impossible to estimate with any degree of precision the effect on recruitment of the allocation of nurses' working hours; but the information available to my right hon. Friend does not suggest that it is a major factor.