§ 12. Mr. Tilneyasked the Minister of Health whether, in order to help ease the medical requirements of Commonwealth Territories and to expand the knowledge of tropical medicine and problems among members of the National Health Service, he will recommend the proleptic appointments of consultants so that they can do a tour of duty overseas before taking up such appointments.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI am advised that the National Health Service Acts do not permit me to do so and I am not convinced that what is proposed would achieve the object in mind. I am, however, considering various representations which have been made to me on the subject and will shortly write to my hon. Friend.