§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to be in a position to publish the findings and recommendations of the mental deficiency nurse staffing project; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe project is aimed at producing a formula to assist health boards in assessing nurse staffing requirements for their mental handicap units. The report is now under detailed consideration in my Department, and I shall write to the hon. Member about our conclusions.