§ 4. Mr. C. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what medical services are now available in St. Helena; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. H. FraserSt. Helena has a well-equipped hospital, and a senior medical officer and a medical officer are available for the care of the population.
§ Mr. HughesCan the hon. Gentleman now say whether, in view of the distance between St. Helena and the nearest large hospital at Cape Town, there is a competent surgeon serving in St. Helena who is capable of performing operations?
§ Mr. FraserSince the hon. Gentleman last asked a question in December, 1960, there has been an improvement. The senior medical officer is capable of performing major surgical operations.