§ 42. Major MILNERasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the rural district of Louth (Lines), comprising an area of approximately 145,000 acres, has been without the services of a properly qualified sanitary inspector for about two months; that at the present time a young man, 24 years of age, who does not hold the required qualification under Article 20 of the Sanitary Officers (Outside London) Regulations, 1935, is acting as temporary sanitary inspector; whether he is satisfied that the sanitary administration of the district is being properly carried out; and whether he will take steps to see that a properly qualified and experienced officer is appointed to the position at the earliest possible moment, and that a reasonable salary is offered for the appointment?
§ Sir K. WOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I have no information as to the qualifications of the temporary sanitary inspector, but I have approved the proposals of the rural district council for the appointment of a permanent inspector and am now awaiting particulars of the appointment.
§ Major MILNERWill that inspector be fully qualified and have a reasonable salary paid to him?
§ Sir K. WOODI think that is a matter for the authorities, but I will make inquiries and inform the hon. and gallant Member.
§ Major MILNERDoes the right hon. Gentleman not realise that he has the responsibility of ensuring that sanitary inspectors are fully qualified?
§ Sir K. WOODThat is so.
§ Mr. LIDDALLIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that this constituency is at present represented by a most capable and industrious Member, who is quite capable of dealing with any matter of sufficient local importance to warrant the intervention of a Member of Parliament?
§ Sir K. WOODYes, Sir, I have constantly observed that.