HC Deb 01 February 1960 vol 616 c83W
Mr. Iremonger

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the shortage of domiciliary midwives in Ilford; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy the shortage.

Miss Pitt

There has recently been a shortage of domiciliary midwives in Ilford, due in part to illness, but the Essex County Council, which is responsible for the service in this area, informse that the position has now been substantially restored.