Mr. ROBINSONasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that, owing to the delay of his Department in granting approval, no medical officer of health and school medical officer has been appointed for the County of Brecknock, and that the health of the county is thereby endangered; whether he is aware that repeated letters and telegrams appealing for sanction to the appointment remain unanswered; and whether he will take steps to expedite the decision in this matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI regret that there has been some delay in dealing with this application, owing to difficulties regarding the apportionment of the officer's salary among the several offices held by him.2422W There is, however, no reason why he should not forthwith commence his duties, as the Ministry's consent, when given, will have effect from the date on which he began his duties. A letter was addressed to the County Council on the 21st instant.