§ 31. Mr. C. Pannellasked the Minister of Health whether he will cause a full inquiry to be made into the circumstances in 1958 in which the late Dr. Mackenzie was appointed in New Wortley, Leeds; why this appointment was cancelled by his Department; and why Dr. Mackenzie was later reappointed.
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Anthony Barber)I have inquired into this matter and am satisfied that Dr. Mackenzie's appointment was properly dealt with. An appeal was allowed, but the successful appellant did not take up the vacancy.
§ Mr. PannellWill the Minister suspend his satisfaction and keep an open mind until he has received a further statement from me about this case, following the very full statement that he sent to me? Will he take it from me that there is a considerable doubt in my mind, having seen rather more evidence than he has, whether his original statement is true? If the right hon. Gentleman would not mind, I think he probably would like to agree to meet me on the subject.
§ Mr. BarberI know of the hon. Gentleman's concern about this case. Indeed, he has already talked to me about it. As he has pointed out, I have written to him at some length. Of course I should be happy to consider any further points he would like to bring to my notice.