Gynæcology and Obstetrics

on arrival if the vessel carries a qualified doctor, who can advise by radio, before the ship berths, that all passengers and crew are healthy and that all vaccination certificates are in order. Up to the present this concession had been confined to certain large passenger liners. It was proposed in future to extend radio ,pratique to all ships having a qualified medical officer who could give the requisite assurances. Radio pratique would be extended only to the ships of companies whose good faith was established, and it would be withdrawn immediately if there were any breach. Unscheduled inspections would be made to ensure that the privilege was being respected.