: Has the Minister any plans for this year in regard to young girls applying to study nursing who, over a period, will have to attend three or five interviews by matrons and medical staff? There is a lot of overlapping.

: I agree that the present situation is ridiculous. I do not think I should do, or could be expected to do, anything about it pending this report. This is a very excellent body which is examining the situation. They have been working very assiduously for some considerable time. I am satisfied that they will produce a very good report and when we get it we will be able to take it up.