§ Mr. COOPERasked whether in the case of an insured person requiring and being ordered nourishing diet, such as milk, beef tea, wine, etc., or simple appliances such as bandages and trusses, arrangements will be made for their supply; and whether they will be a proper charge on the National Insurance Fund?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSESimple appliances can be supplied as part of medical benefit, but articles of diet cannot. In this respect the National Health Insurance will conform to the ordinary practice of friendly societies.