§ Mr. Dobbieasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the serious problem arising owing to the inability of wives and dependants of members of the Armed Forces obtaining adequate medical attention in time of need without recourse to the public assistance authorities; and whether, in the circumstances, he will reconsider the provision of free medical service to all the dependants of men serving with the Forces?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI am not aware that the persons referred to are generally unable to obtain adequate medical attention, but I should be glad if the hon. Member would let me have any information at his disposal.