HC Deb 26 May 1909 vol 5 c1195
Mr. MEYSEY-THOMPSON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that it is frequently the case that medical men are allowed only Is. per head for every Yeomanry recruit who is passed, and that they receive no payment for the examination of recruits who are not passed; and whether he will consider the advisability of amending this system, which offers a distinct inducement to medical men to pass recruits who on the outbreak of war might be found unfit for service?

Mr. HALDANE

The fees paid for the medical examination are at the discretion of the county associations. They are not limited to a ls. rate when payment is made, nor are they precluded from paying for men examined but not passed.