HC Deb 21 January 1997 vol 288 c590W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what checks his Department conducts on the qualifications of agency nursing personnel; [11709]

(2) what assistance his Department gives to (a) hospital trusts and (b) health authorities in checking the qualifications of agency nursing staff. [11708]

Mr. Malone

This is a matter for local managers.