HC Deb 24 February 1932 vol 262 c366
18. Mr. R. BEAUMONT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the establishment of naval surgeons is complete; and, if not, What is the deficiency?

Lord STANLEY

The establishment of naval medical officers is not complete, the deficiency at present being approximately 60.

Mr. BEAUMONT

Is it proposed to take any steps to make up that deficiency?

Lord STANLEY

Yes, the whole question of the conditions of service, recruit-merit, etc., in the medical branches of the three Services is under consideration by an inter-Departmental committee.