§ 40. Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the proposed inter-departmental committee to inquire into the shortage of officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps has yet been appointed; and, if so, if he will state the terms of reference and personnel of the committee?
§ Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCEThe Committee has not yet been set up. It is, however, hoped that it will be possible to announce its composition and terms of reference in a few days' time.
§ Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLEIn the composition of this Committee, is consideration being given to the fact that a great deal depends on the future career offered in civil life after these officers retire, and is it considered therefore possible to include some representatives of the civil services which employ the services of medical officers?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEI am afraid I should have notice of that question.