§ Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Health whether he has now received a report on the shortage of hospital midwives from the National Consultative Council on the Recruitment of Nurses and Midwives; and what action he is taking on it.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithYes. I have received reports on this matter and also on the distribution of nurses and midwives generally, and I am circulating them, with appropriate guidance, to all hospital authorities.