§ 69 and 70. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Health (1) if he will give the names of the working party who recommended the proposed nurses' uniforms; why the professional associations were not consulted in the initial stages; 251W and if he will give an assurance that no firm action will be taken without full consultation with all interests;
(2) if he will outline the plan he initiated and followed prior to the publication of the proposed new nurses' uniforms and subsequently; and also the further procedure he has in mind.
§ Mr. SnowThe Specifications Working Group of nurses' uniforms which was set up in June, 1964, comprised 16 hospital officers nominated by hospital authorities and a chairman from my right hon. Friend's Department. I will, with permission, circulate the list of names in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The Group included 12 qualified nurses and consulted whomever they thought necessary. My right hon. Friend is now seeking the comments of hospital authorities and professional nursing bodies before deciding what action he should take.
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