§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health if he will take steps to improve staff consultation at all levels at the St. Francis and Hurstwood Park hospitals.
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§ Mr. BarberGuidance has been given to hospital authorities on machinery for staff consultation. The working of this machinery is a matter for the individual authority.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health how many nurses have been employed during the last six months at the Hurstwood Park and St. Francis hospitals by contract with private nursing associations; what was the total amount paid to these associations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BarberSixeen at various times; £358.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health why the Hurstwood Park Hospital has recently been re-designated; and if this change affects the proposal to transfer the hospital completely to Brighton.
§ Mr. BarberThe changes in administration were recommended by the committee of enquiry set up by the regional hospital board; no.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health when the report of the committee of inquiry into the situation arising at Hurstwood Park Hospital under the chairmanship of Mr. H. E. Park, Q.C., is to be published.
§ Mr. BarberThe regional hospital board published the recommendations of the committee on 5th September and I am sending the hon. Member a copy of the statement then made. It is not intended to publish the report.