HC Deb 17 January 1994 vol 235 cc388-9W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is her Department's policy on the establishment by Leeds university of a chair of midwifery which is open to non-midwives; and if she will make a statement about the funding of this post.

Mr. Sackville

The qualifications required for appointment to the chair of midwifery are a matter for the university funding the chair to determine.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what communication she has had with the director of research and development about advertisement for the chair of midwifery at Leeds university being open to non-midwives; and if she will comment about his views.

Mr. Sackville

None.