§ 80. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in view of the shortage of nurses in the Gambia, what steps are being taken to remedy this; and whether he will seek the assistance of the World Health Organisation to secure the training of nurses for this colonial territory.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe five vacancies have been advertised and every effort is being made to fill them quickly. There are eight Gambian student nurses in training here. A nursing consultant from the World Health Organisation has recently visited the Gambia and it is understood that her report includes a recommendation that the Organisation should assist with the training of nurses here. This suggestion will be pursued.