§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total number of second level registered nurses; and how many are currently undertaking training to convert to first level registration. [8335]
§ Mr. Moss[holding answer 10 January 1996]: The total number of second level registered nurses is not held centrally. This information is available on the database of the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting situated at 23 Portland place, London. The total number of second level registered nurses currently at 31 December 1995 undertaking training to convert to first level registration is 331.