§ Mr. Rileyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many local African doctors are now employed by the Government of Tanganyika; what are their starting salaries; and how these starting salaries compare with the starting salaries of European doctors.
§ Colonel StanleyThere were five posts of African Assistant Medical Officer on the establishment of the Tanganyika Medical Department in 1944, with an initial salary of £96 per annum. These officers hold the Diploma in Medicine of Makerere College, which is not yet recognised for registration by the General Medical School. The initial salary for European Medical Officers is £600 per annum.