§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is his latest estimate of the full cost to public funds of the training of those who are now employed in social or nursing care in private residential care and nursing homes.
§ Mr. MellorWe do not hold such information centrally. We are encouraging the private sector to contribute to nurse education and training, and the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting is talking with representatives of the private sector about further opportunities.