§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many factory doctors appointed by the Chief Inspector of Factories now work in Halifax; if she is satisfied that this constitutes an adequate service; and whether she will increase it.
§ Mr. FernyhoughThere is one appointed factory doctor in Halifax; in addition, one works medical officer holds appointment as appointed factory doctor in the factory which employs him. There is no evidence that an adequate service is not being provided and we have no plans to increase it. My hon. Friend will, however, know that the Government are pursuing proposals for reorganising the Appointed Factory Doctor Service as a whole along the lines recommended by the Industrial Health Advisory Committee Sub-Committee set up to review the Service.