HC Deb 20 January 1964 vol 687 c90W
55. Lord Balniel

asked the Minister of Health to what extent five-day wards have been established in hospitals for the care of patients undergoing minor operations; and to what extent they have proved an encouragement in the recruiting of part-time nursing staff.

Mr. Barber

Only a few hospitals have so far experimented with such wards; and in some cases they have undoubtedly proved attractive to part-time staff.