§ Mr. WATTasked whether an appointment has yet been made to the post of medical inspector of factories in the Bridgeton Division of Glasgow; if so, who has been appointed; and what were his qualifications for that position?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLDr. Alexander Scott has been appointed certifying surgeon for the Bridgeton district of Glasgow by promotion from the corresponding appointment in the Central district, which he previously held, and which is now vacant. He has had wide experience of industrial accidents and diseases, and has rendered service of exceptional value for many years 860 both as certifying surgeon and by Ma voluntary efforts to combat the dangers of industrial employment.
§ Mr. WATTHas the right hon. Gentleman had any protest from the benches opposite as to this Tory appointment?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo; certifying surgeons are appointed without regard to their political views.