§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce legislation to allow nurses the right of conscientious objection to administering electro-convulsive therapy and other psychiatric treatments that may be regarded as hazardous.
§ Dr. VaughanNurses do not administer electro-convulsive therapy, but are involved in the preparation and care of patients receiving this treatment.
This matter is primarily for the nursing profession and accordingly we have no plans to introduce legislation as suggested by the hon. Member.