§ 5. Lieut.-Colonel ANGUS McDONNELLasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Government have come to any decision as to the appointment of a medical director as a permanent member of the Colonial Office staff for the purpose of coordinating medical research work in the different Crown Colonies?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Amery)The matter is still under consideration.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEHow long is it likely to be under consideration? It has been under consideration for five or six years.
§ Mr. AMERYIt has not been under my consideration so long as that. I hope to get it settled at an early date.