HC Deb 27 April 2001 vol 367 cc415-6W
Mr. Hurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures his Department is taking to reintroduce matrons into the NHS. [159373]

Mr. Denham

Guidance was issued to the National Health Service on 4 April. Health Service Circular 2001/10, "Implementing the NHS Plan—Modern Matrons", sets out the action required to establish matron posts by April 2002. Copies are available in the Library.

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