§ 39. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies why Dr. Stockhausen resigned from the superintending of the Jamaica maternity hospital; how many other doctors resigned, and for what reasons; and what representations or inquiries were made on the matter.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Colonel Oliver Stanley)Dr. Stockhausen, senior medical officer at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital, resigned nearly two years ago, after being informed of the Governor's displeasure at the lack of discipline and proper organisation at the hospital. His professional competence was not in question. No other doctor has resigned from the hospital. Representations were made by two elected members of the Legislative Council about the state of affair; at the hospital. Investigation showed that conditions were unsatisfactory, owing to the failure of the senior 160 medical officer to support the matron in her efforts to maintain proper discipline, and to take sufficient interest in administrative duties.
§ Mr. SorensenIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman satisfied that this hospital is now being run on right lines?
§ Colonel StanleyI have not recently had a full report, but I gather that there has been considerable improvement.