Nursing (University Degree Course)

47.

Dame Irene Ward
asked the Minister of Health whether he is in negotiation with the appropriate authority for the establishment of a university degree course in nursing; and what universities are concerned.

Mr. Loughlin
No; but my right hon. Friend has approved a scheme starting in October to combine nurse training at St. George's Hospital with a degree course  in an appropriate subject at Battersea, and I understand that several other hospitals are discussing similar combined schemes with Universities.