HC Deb 01 February 1972 vol 830 c58W
34. Mr. Molloy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of pupil midwives in the National Health Service have State Registered Nurse qualifications.

Mr. Alison

Ninety per cent. of pupil midwives entering training in the year ended 31st March, 1971, whether in the National Health Service or outside it, had the qualification of State Registered Nurse or Registered Sick Children's Nurse. Figures for pupil midwives in the National Health Service are not available separately.