asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the shortage of nursing staff at the county hospitals in Renfrewshire; and what steps are being taken to provide additional nursing staff.

:I am aware of the shortage of nurses in the Renfrewshire County Hospitals and indeed in many other hospitals throughout the country. The whole situation in regard to both nursing and domestic staffs in hospitals is under urgent review, and the Government hope to make a statement about it at a very early date.