HC Deb 27 March 1930 vol 237 c578
61. Mr. PHILIP OLIVER

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider the addition of pharmacists and dispensers to the list of persons to be appointed to hospitals by a county or county borough council under Article 144. paragraph (e) of the draft order of 31st January, 1930?

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)

I would refer to the answer which I gave on the 20th March to the hon. and learned Member for Norwood (Sir W. Greaves-Lord).

Mr. OLIVER

Is it not the fact that in the great voluntary hospitals the principal dispensers are appointed by the board of governors? In that case, why does the right hon. Gentleman refuse to give the same status to this profession in the public hospitals?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I understand that this question is to be raised on the Adjournment, and I shall be glad to argue the matter then.