HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 cc1916-7
52. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he has been informed of the shortage of doctors at the University of Vienna and throughout Austria; what is he prepared to do to meet the situation; and will he consult with the Minister of Health, so that the temporary registration of Austrian doctors in this country may be withdrawn in order to encourage them to return to their own country.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Mr. John Hynd)

My information, on the contrary, is that there is at present no general shortage of doctors either at the University of Vienna or throughout Austria.

Colonel Stoddart-Scott

Will the hon. Gentleman look into the question again, as there is a very grave shortage of doctors, both in Vienna and in the British zone in Austria, and that there are great discontent and anxiety about this matter?

Mr. Speaker

The hon. and gallant Gentleman is giving information, not asking a question.