HC Deb 10 January 1996 vol 269 c233W
Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total number of second level registered nurses; and how many are currently undertaking training to convert to first level registration. [8291]

Mr. Horam

This information is not held centrally. I refer the hon. Member to the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for information concerning the former and to the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for the latter.

Ms Harman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health by what means he assesses the demand for conversion courses for second-level registered nurses. [8292]

Mr. Horam

It is for national health service trusts to determine the qualifications and number of staff they require and, in consultation with their regional health authority, to commission conversion courses for second-level registered nurses to meet these needs.