§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to ensure that persons convicted of child abuse are deregistered from the nursing register maintained by the United Kingdom council for nursing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyIt is for the English National Board and the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting to investigate allegations of misconduct by nurses, midwives and health visitors in England, and to determine whether the person concerned should be removed from the professional register. If the hon. Member requires further information, he may wish to contact the chairman of the council.