HC Deb 09 March 1970 vol 797 cc212-3W
47. Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations Hull City Council made to his Department before the council decided to reduce the number of district nurses; whether he approved the decision; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. John Dunwoody

No representations have been made to my right hon. Friend, but I have been informed by the council that this reduction is a consequence of the recent introduction of car allowances and other changes in organisation designed to increase efficiency.