§ 8. Sir A. Hurdasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that the people of the Falkland Islands have been without the services of a qualified dentist since last April; and what action he is now taking to ensure the appointment of a suitable man.
§ Mr. J. AmeryIt has proved very difficult to recruit dentists for the Falkland Islands but the Department is now in touch with two suitable dentists. An offer of appointment has been made to one of them and we are awaiting his reply.
§ Sir A. HurdDoes my hon. Friend recognise that it is a serious matter that people in the Falkland Islands should be deprived of the services of a qualified dentist? If he cannot now make a permanent appointment, will he see that some qualified person is sent there as soon as possible to catch up with the arrears of work now outstanding?
§ Mr. AmeryWe are doing the best we can. The idea is that someone should go for one-and-a-half years.