§ Mr. EVELYN CECILasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give any information as to the extent to which members of friendly societies have in the past had medical attendance at voluntary hospitals instead of, or in addi to that of, their club doctor; and whether such claims upon hospitals are likely to be reduced or increased by the National Insurance Bill?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEI fear no such information is available. I think the hon. Member is in as good a position as my right hon. Friend to estimate the probable effect of the Bill in the direction indicated.