§ Mr. Grovesasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that in various parts of the country whole-time medical officers of health, already overworked by the addition of air-raid precautions duties to those which they ordinarily undertake, are now assuming the duties of Home Guard medical officers, involving the training of men and a great deal of administrative work; and whether arrangements are being made for recognition of such services?
§ Mr. E. BrownI understand that some medical officers of health have found it possible to undertake the duties of Home Guard medical officers in addition to their official duties, the appointments being on an honorary basis as in the case of all other Home Guard medical officers. I am sure that their action in so doing is greatly appreciated by my right hon. and gallant Friend the Secretary of State for War. When approving the appointment of these medical officers, the local medical war committees no doubt paid due regard to their other commitments.