HC Deb 24 May 1909 vol 5 c814
Mr. MEYSEY-THOMPSON

asked what remuneration is paid to medical men, other than Army surgeons, for cases in which recruits for the Yeomanry do not pass the medical examination?

Mr. HALDANE

A capitation grant per recruit enlisted is paid to county associations. The remuneration of the doctor who examines candidates for the Territorial Force is paid by the associations from their funds, and is fixed at their discretion.

Mr. MEYSEY-THOMPSON

Has the right hon. Gentleman ascertained what is the usual practice?

Mr. HALDANE

I imagine it really varies very largely in different districts, and probably in parts of districts. Where a medical officer is very keen about the Territorial Force he probably takes pleasure in doing it for nothing. In other cases he is probably paid. It varies all over.