§ 54. Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether, in view of the fact that the Government have been in consultation with the British Medical Council with regard to the qualifications of those entering the Government medical service in Ceylon, he will bring the matter to the consideration of medical practitioners in Ceylon before any decision is taken?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Malcolm MacDonald)I am not aware that the qualifications of persons entering the Government medical service in Ceylon have been discussed recently with the General Medical Council. The Ceylon Government has, however, had under consideration the recommendations made by Sir Richard Needham, who reported on behalf of the General Medical Council on the technical education provided by the Ceylon Medical College, and the council have been informed of the measures which the Ceylon. Government contemplates in furtherance of those recommendations. The extent to which medical practitioners in the Island 'are to be consulted regarding such measures is a matter for the Island Government to decide.