QUESTIONS SENT TO THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH FROM THE WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL W.C.T.U. CONVENTION.

White Ribbon, Volume 26, Issue 305, 18 November 1920, Page 3

QUESTIONS SENT TO THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH FROM THE WELLINGTON PROVINCIAL W.C.T.U. CONVENTION.

—Sept., 1920 <Mi whose recommendation are Women Health Patrols appointed, and what qualifications and training are required for this office? The following reply has l>oen received: Wellington, 15th Oct., 1920. Dear Madam,— I have to acknowledge your letter of lkfli ultimo concerning the Health Pali els. and in reply to your inquiries wish to state these Patrols were first appointed during the regime of the Hon. <5. W. Russell, who took a very keen interest in the social hygiene question. Before any appointments were made applications were called through the I‘res.s. The applications received were carefully examined, and those in the final selection were asked to call upon i lie District Health Officer, who personally interviewed them before sending m a final recommendation. Preference was given to those applicants who had nursing experience, and who had been associated with one of the Women’s Social Service Organisations.—Yours faithfully, C. J. PARR. Minister of Public Health.