§ 65. Dr. DRUMMOND SHIELSasked the Secretary for Scotland if a medical officer has recently been, or is being, appointed by the Board of Health; what salary was offered; and whether or not the vacancy was advertised?
§ Captain ELLIOT (Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health, Scotland)No appointment has recently been made to the medical staff of the Board of Health. They have, however, under consideration the question of filling a vacancy caused by the death of one of their medical officers, together with the appointment of an additional district medical officer. When a decision has been reached these vacancies will be advertised in accordance with the usual practice, and all necessary particulars will be available to intending applicants.