§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has received representations requesting statutory recognition for district nurse training; and, if so, what has been his reply.
§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to introduce a minimum statutory training period for district nurses.
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§ Mr. Wyn Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why he refuses to give statutory recognition to district nurse training.
§ Mr. DeakinsI have received representations requesting statutory recognition for district nurse training. My Department will consult health authorities very shortly on a proposal submitted by the Panel of Assessors for District Nurse Training that employment as a district nurse should be conditional on the possession of a recognised qualification.