§ 27. Mr. LAWSONasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the Chesterle-Street guardians have appointed a medical officer for Birtley without advertising the vacancy; that the application for the post of the temporary medical officer was never acknowledged; and whether he is prepared to take any steps to deal with this matter?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI am aware of this appointment but have not been previously informed of any failure to acknowledge the application of the practitioner temporarily employed during the vacancy. I am aware, however, that this doctor had an interview with the 2320 chairman of the guardians on the subject. As I have already informed the hon. Member, I see no reason for action on my part.