§ Major POLEasked the Secretary of State for India whether he has now received the views of the Government of India in regard to the proposal to revive the competitive examinations for admission to the Indian medical service?
§ Major POLEasked the Secretary of State for India whether it is the intention of the Government of India to introduce the necessary legislation for the setting up of an all-India medical council during the next session of the Indian legislative assembly?
§ Mr. BENNI have ascertained that it is not the intention of the Government of India to introduce legislation on the subject during the next Assembly Session, as that Session will be a very short one. It would not be possible to complete the different stages through which such a legislative measure is expected to pass before the dissolution of the Assembly. The Government of India, however, have convened a conference which Ministers in charge of medical administration, heads of medical departments and representatives of medical faculties of Universities have been invited to attend in order that the principles of the Imposed legislation may be settled. The agreement of Provincial Governments and the Universities would then be invited. This conference, which will meet on 23rd June, is expected to discuss all matters arising out of the temporary suspension of the recognition of Indian medical degrees by the General Medical Council.