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of it should be circulated to members or the Hong Kong University Advisory Committee. (I might add that members
of this body include the President of the General Medical Council and four members of the Asquith Mission)
I have put a copy of section 13 dealing with the recruitment or medical staff on to the file dealing with poliey regarding public service.)
(Both in the local Hong Kong press and from individuals there are an increasing number of references to the need for adjustment in the position of locally appointed orricer vis a vis those engaged in this country.
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Dr. Rae has already had a first view of this Report as has also Sir Mark Young. I have now had 20′′ - copies or it made: Dr. Rae will no doubt wish to retain some and will perhaps say to whom he would like copies sent.
Sir Mark Young wishes to have a copy for retention but we should perhaps wait before sending one to him until we are in a position to give some comments.
I suggest that a copy should also be sent to Dr. Selwyn-Clarke.
A but
24.1.46
Dr. Rae
I have sent copies separately to Colonel Darby and Mr. B.D. Edmonds so that they can be considering the supplies and staff problems respectively which are, I think, the most urgent. Perhaps you would let me have this back with your comments.
H.m
mangle
29.1.46.
An analysis of this report from a
medical point of view indicates that the main concern at the present time is the shortage of personnel, specific drugs, hospital accommodation,
bedding, china and foodstuffs containing vitamin B and fats.
Shortage of personnel. Medical personnel repatriated from Hong Kong are returning as soon as they become fit and suitable candidates for appointment to the Colonial Medical Service are being appointed to this Colony as quickly as possible. The immediate shortage in medical personnel are health officers, veterinary officers and sanitary inspectors. Special recommendation was made for a school of dental officer.
Shortage of specific drugs. One paragraph states that mepacrine is plentiful
whereas