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Mr. C. Hughes
asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what medical services are now available in St. Helena; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. H. Fraser
St. Helena has a well-equipped hospital, and a senior medical officer and a medical officer are available for the care of the population.
Mr. Hughes
Can the hon. Gentleman now say whether, in view of the distance between St. Helena and the nearest large hospital at Cape Town, there is a competent surgeon serving in St. Helena who is capable of performing operations?
Mr. Fraser
Since the hon. Gentleman last asked a question in December, 1960, there has been an improvement. The senior medical officer is capable of performing major surgical operations.