§ Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Health if, in view of the large area to be served and the present urgent need, he will consider appointing a full-time consultant physician for Barnsley.
§ Mr. TurtonConsultants are appointed by hospital boards but my approval is required when an increase is proposed in a board's total consultant establishment. I have recently approved such an increase, to enable the Sheffield Regional Board to appoint an additional consultant physician for part-time work at Barnsley and Rotherham.