§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what actions he has taken in response to the backlog of nurse regrading appeals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyAction to reduce the backlog of nurse grading appeals is a matter for the Nursing and Midwifery Staffs Negotiating Council. A joint working group of the negotiating council is currently considering options for streamlining the existing procedure.