§ Mr. Grovesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland who convened the meeting of representatives of Scottish local medical committees addressed by him on the 21st March, 1941; what was the form of notice asking the committees to send representatives; is he aware that few of the committees held meetings to appoint representatives; and what were the steps which he stated had to be taken, having regard to the civilian medical needs, by the committee to secure an adequate supply of medical officers for the services?
Mr. JohnstonThe meeting was convened by the Scottish Central Medical War Committee. The arrangements for calling the meeting were made by that committee who I understand sent letters to all Scottish local medical war committees inviting them to send two representatives. I have no information regarding the way in which the representatives were appointed by the local committees. The steps to be taken to secure an adequate supply of medical officers for the Services are set out in a circular issued by the Department of Health for Scotland, a copy of which I am sending to my hon. Friend.