HC Deb 30 November 1982 vol 33 c123W
32. Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will restore the grade and role of matron to National Health Service hospitals.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

No. It is for the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council, rather than the Ministers, to determine the terms and conditions of service of nurses in the National Health Service.

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