HC Deb 01 December 1993 vol 233 cc612-3W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated total cost per annum of training nurses from the Republic of Ireland in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Ancram

At 31 October 1993 there were 263 nurse students from the Republic of Ireland attending colleges in Northern Ireland. It is estimated that the total cost of training these students in 1993–94 will be approximately £1.9 million.