§ 51. Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the existence of the leagues of hospital friends in many towns and cities; and if he will take steps to encourage their formation and equip them to undertake certain tasks in hospitals which will free trained nurses for other and more important duties.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodYes. I do everything in my power to encourage the development of Leagues of Friends and similar voluntary help in hospitals. I hope that voluntary bodies everywhere will be ready to offer, and hospital authorities to accept, personal service of the kind suggested by the hon. Member wherever it can appropriately be done.