§ Mr. HOUSTONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has any official information as to the effect of the Sickness Insurance Act of Germany upon the interests of German doctors owing to the small pay or fees they receive under it, and showing that the medical treatment given to the insured is thereby prejudicially affected; and, if so, whether he will publish the same; and, if not, whether he will arrange for a Commission of British doctors to be sent to Germany to inquire into, and report upon, the working of the Insurance Act in that country?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe German sickness insurance societies have had their own disputes with the doctor, and as a result are now paying higher fees than formerly, but there is no evidence to show that the medical treatment given to the insured is now unsatisfactory. No doubt the medical service is most efficient where the sickness societies and the doctor are satisfied with the contracts under which it is given.