§ Lord Clement-Jonesasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are still committed to encouraging the Nursing and Midwifery Council to establish a third part of its register under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 dedicated to particular public health practitioners, including health visitors; and [HL1694]
Whether the Department of Health has ruled out, or the effect of any relevant regulation is to rule out, any particular names for the third part of the register under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, should one be established; and [HL1695]
Whether any names for the third part of the register under the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 have been particularly required or recommended by the Department of Health; and [HL1696]
Which titles of practitioners in the public health field, regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Department of Health believes should be protected; and what steps they are taking in conjunction with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to ensure this. [HL1697]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathThe Nursing and Midwifery Council has recently had a public consultation that covers the issues raised by the noble Lord. The Department of Health has responded on behalf of the Government to that consultation. Copies of the response are available in the Library.