§ 52. Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Health what additional steps he proposes to take to train more nurses; whether he will lower the age at which training can begin; and whether he is satisfied that the present system for training is adequate for present-day requirements.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am examining recruitment methods. The minimum age of entry to nurse training is a matter for the General Nursing Council who are, I understand, reviewing it. I shall in due 5W course be considering the outcome of the consultations I have initiated on the recent report of the Royal College of Nursing entitled "A reform of Nursing Education".