§ Dr. FORGANasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why the office of medical referee under the Workmen's 1288W Compensation Acts for the county of Lanark, advertised by the Department two years ago, has not yet been filled?
Sir H. SAMUELThe hon. Member is apparently referring to a vacancy advertised in 1927, which it was subsequently decided not to fill. It was considered at the time that a further appointment was not necessary; and I am advised that the present panel of referees for the county is still adequate for the work.