HC Deb 15 July 1953 vol 517 cc2037-8
11. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many medical officers are on the Malayan establishment; how many of them are over 55 years of age; how far this number is sufficient to meet the present requirements; and how many vacancies there are at present.

Mr. Lyttelton

There are 344 medical officers on the establishment in the Federation or Singapore. Seven of them are over 55 years of age. In addition, 58 medical officers are employed on a month-to-month contract. There are 104 vacancies.

Mr. Awbery

Is the Minister aware of any medical men who have applied for these posts, or who have re-applied and been turned down, and if so why?

Mr. Lyttelton

I am not sure of the positions to which the hon. Gentleman refers. There are contract positions—

Mr. Awbery

Medical positions?

Mr. Lyttelton

They are under two heads. There are permanent medical officers and medical officers on contract. We are endeavouring to fill the vacancies as best we can.

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