§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Minister of Health what action he is taking to improve recruitment and nursing supply to Stockport Infirmary; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI am aware that there are temporary difficulties partly caused by staff sickness and holidays. I have no doubt that the Hospital Management Committee will do their best to overcome them.
§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Minister of Health if he will review the 1968–69 financial allocation for the provision of nursing staffs at hospitals in the Stockport and Buxton Group area, particularly having regard to the anticipated shortfall of registered and student nurses at St. Thomas's Hospital, Stockport.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonIt is for the Regional Hospital Board to determine the financial allocations to Hospital Management Committees in the light of all their needs and regional priorities.