§ Mr. Talbotasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in the rapidly developing parish of Wombourn, in the Seisdon Rural District Council, there is a serious shortage of midwives; and whether he will take steps to see that at least two more are appointed to deal with the additional demand for their services.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am informed that to meet the needs of this area the local health authority have increased the establishment of midwives from two to three from 1st April. Two vacancies have been repeatedly advertised, and midwives from neighbouring areas are available to meet the temporary shortage. I am assured that the local health authority are fully aware of the needs of the area.