§ 115. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the concern being expressed by the workers of Southeast Durham, including a large number of miners, at the decision to call up for 278W military service the orthopædic surgeon attached to the Hartlepools Hospital and the consequent effect upon the service which the hospital will be able to render to the injured workmen of the town and surrounding mining districts; and if he will consider making representations for the deferment of this surgeon, at least until a substitute can be found by the hospital authorities.
§ Mr. BevanYes, Sir. The decision is to be reviewed at a meeting of the Central Medical War Committee tomorrow, when I have arranged for my hon. Friend's suggestion to be considered. I will write to him when I receive a report of the meeting.