§ Mr. Bishopasked the Minister of Health what is the limit to the age at which women may be trained to become fully qualified nurses; and whether he will encourage women of the middle-age group and older, whose families no longer restrict them, to enter the medical services with a view to becoming fully trained.
§ Mr. LoughlinThere is no statutory upper age limit. Training for the Roll of nurses is particularly suitable for the older entrant and is available in many hospitals, some of which provide part-time courses. The Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council last year increased the allowances for adults taking this training.