§ Mr. BECKERasked the Minister of Pensions if he has been able to effect any economies in the administration of the Dublin Medical Board; if so, what are the estimated amounts of saving; and when will this board be closed down?
§ Major TRYONThe condition in Ireland, to which I referred in my answer to the hon. Member on the 12th December, still obtain, and until the situation changes I am not hopeful of any substantial saving in the cost of maintaining medical boards in Dublin. The matter is, however, under constant consideration with a view to such economies as may be found practicable. There is no present intention of discontinuing these boards which must necessarily be maintained in the interests of pensioners.