NHS (Contracts and Conditions)
Debate between Cheryl Gillan and Philippa Whitford(9 years, 2 months ago)
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Dr Whitford
I made the point that Bray’s paper talked about registered nurses—so, degree nurses—and that reflects the skill mix.
We need to know what the actual problem is rather than just running in and throwing ideas and policies around. Attacking staff who work very hard and for really long hours is not very fruitful. We need NHS staff to believe in the political decisions, the guidance and the direction being taken in the future, so I simply suggest that everyone in this House look at the way forward.
Mrs Cheryl Gillan (in the Chair)
When time permits, it is our practice in Westminster Hall that when a Member has been here for the opening speeches and then had to step out temporarily, we give them the opportunity to speak. So I call Andrea Jenkyns to speak.