§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will order an investigation into the recent resignation of the area medical officer for Liverpool.
§ Dr. VaughanNo. I have given careful consideration to this case and have made it clear to a number of hon. Members who have made representations to me that I do not consider it necessary to intervene. In its dealings with the area medical officer, the Liverpool area health authority (teaching) acted in accordance with the nationally agreed procedures for early retirement in the 317W interests of the service. The area medical officer understood throughout the procedure, and he gave his written agreement to the case submitted to the authority for its decision.