§ 36. Sir Robert Youngasked the Minister of Health how many doctors of the Allied and neutral countries are engaged as medical attendants and specialists in our hospitals; whether there is any bar to such doctors acquiring British medical qualifications; whether any application for such qualifications are subject to Ministry of Health approval; and whether this also applies to refugees from enemy countries?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe number of doctors of Allied and neutral countries employed as such in hospitals is 200. I regret that the number of specialists included in this total is not available. An oversea doctor may acquire a British medical qualification by passing one of the qualifying examinations after the appropriate period of study. He may also be placed temporarily on the British Medical Register if the General Medical Council are satisfied that he fulfils certain prescribed conditions as to the holding of medical diplomas and otherwise. My approval Is not required for the qualification or registration of an individual doctor.
§ Sir R. YoungI did not gather what the right hon. Gentleman answered with regard to the last part of the Question about refugees?
§ Mr. BrownI was referring to both doctors of Allied and neutral countries, and to doctors of other foreign countries.