§ 11. Mr. Awberyasked 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. LytteltonThere 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. AwberyIs 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. LytteltonI am not sure of the positions to which the hon. Gentleman refers. There are contract positions—
§ Mr. AwberyMedical positions?
§ Mr. LytteltonThey 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.