§ 41. Mr. Messerasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the students of the only post-graduate course in medical radiology at present operating in this country have protested against the way it is conducted; and whether, in view of the present urgent need for radiologists, both in civil practice and the Services, he will consider exercising some measure of control over the British Institute of Radiology who are the responsible body?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe method of conducting this course is a matter for the university authorities and is not within my province. In any case I am informed that the British Institute of Radiology is not responsible for the course, but provides premises and other facilities for lectures arranged on behalf of London University through its Special Advisory Board for the Diploma in Medical Radiology. My officers are discussing with this latter body the arrangements that can be made in the coming academic year to provide post-graduate instruction for suitable students, in order to meet the requirements of civil hospitals and the Services.
§ Mr. MesserIs it not a fact that the Institute is responsible for the granting of a diploma, and that in consequence of the conditions it lays down it is held by technicians attempting to do their work properly that they are being handicapped?