§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that certain prison doctors, irrespective of their capabilities or willingness, are being retired under peace-time regulations; and whether he will consider waiving these regulations in view of the fact that there is a shortage of doctors in the country?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonThe regulations relating to the retirement of prison medical officers are the same as those relating to other Government servants. They give discretion to retain an officer for a period after he has reached the pensionable age if, owing to war conditions or to any special circumstances, it is desirable that his service should be extended. The fact, however, that the officer himself does not want to retire is not by itself a reason for such extension.