§ 23. Mr. T. SMITHasked the Minister of Health whether he has yet filled the post of medical officer for maternity and child welfare rendered vacant by the resignation of Dame Janet Campbell and, if not, when he proposes to do so?
Sir H. YOUNGI have placed in charge of the maternity and child welfare work a most experienced woman medical officer, who previously acted as deputy to Dame Janet Campbell. She is directly responsible to the chief medical officer, and receives additional remuneration for her increased responsibilities. An additional woman medical officer will shortly be added to the staff engaged in this important branch of the work of the medical staff.
§ Sir FRANCIS FREMANTLEIs it a fact that the successor to Dame Janet Campbell has not been given the same 515 rank as she had; and may I ask whether it is proposed that she shall have such rank?
Sir H. YOUNGNo, Sir, the title of the office is subject to an alteration, which I shall be very glad to explain to my hon. Friend if he requires the information.