HC Deb 10 February 1971 vol 811 c210W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to reduce the age of entry to the nursing profession to 17 years of age.

Mr. Alison

This is a matter for the General Nursing Council. I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply on 3rd November to my hon. Friend the Member for Cheltenham (Mr. DoddsParker).—[Vol. 805, c.324–5.]