§ Captain Ellistonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Town Council of Stockton-on-Tees have refused facilities for their medical officer 204W of health to assist the Ministry in the investigation of nutrition problems; and whether such assistance would involve long or frequent absence from local duties?
§ Sir K. WoodI have been in communication with the town council, who have informed me that they very much regret that it is not in present circumstances possible for them to release their Medical Officer of Health, who is a full-time officer of the Corporation, to undertake this proposed investigation. The investigation would entail about one day per fortnight for one year.