§ 54. Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Health how many mental and mental deficiency hospitals are affected by the ban on overtime; how many nurses are involved; and what is the reason for the ban.
Hospital Number of trained nurses employed* Number of trained nurses regarded as an adequate establishment† Manchester Royal Infirmary … … Whole time 162 230 Part time 23 St. Mary's Hospital for Women and Children … … Whole time 80 114 Withington Hospital … … Whole time or equivalent 214 251 Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute … … Whole time or equivalent 90 117 Crumpsall Hospital … … Whole time or equivalent 168 207 Wythenshawe Hospital … … Whole time or equivalent 83 96 Baguley Hospital … … Whole time or equivalent 57 72 Manchester Ear Hospital … … Whole time or equivalent 12 15
NOTES: * The figures include both registered nurses and enrolled assistant nurses, since the establishments approved by the boards do not distinguish between the two grades. †The establishment figures for the non-teaching hospitals are subject to review in the light of the report of a working party which was set up by the regional hospital board to consider standards of nursing staff for hospitals.
§ 76. Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of Health for what reasons the Manchester Regional Hospital Board has not yet determined the amount which the South Manchester Hospital Management Committee may spend on maintenance during the current financial year.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI am informed that the H.M.C. has now been notified of the amount.
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§ Mr. Walker-SmithI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, East (Mr. Blenkinsop) on 25th November. The number of hospitals affected remains unchanged and about 1,900 nurses are involved.