§ 48. Mr. PRINGLEasked the Prime Minister whether civilian doctors up to forty-five years of age are being asked to join the Royal Army Medical Corps; whether he is aware that doctors already in the Service are in many cases performing routine and other duties which could be equally well performed by men who have not a medical qualification; and, if so, whether arrangements will be made to relieve doctors in the Service of such duties before further depleting the number of doctors available for the civilian population?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThere is an urgent need for qualified medical men, due to wastage and the necessity for equipping new units. My information does not support the allegation contained in the last part of the question.
§ Mr. PRINGLEI will call attention to this question on the Adjournment.