§ Mr. Bryan Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she intends to issue the proposed circular to health authorities on nursing agencies.
§ Mrs. CastleI am pleased to say that the circular was issued to health authorities in England on 16th June. My Department is asking authorities to reduce, and where practicable eliminate the use of agency nurses and midwives in a planned and orderly manner, taking full account of local circumstances, so that we may achieve a more stable nursing force.