HC Deb 30 November 1911 vol 32 cc749-50

Where a local medical committee has been formed for any county or county borough, and the Insurance Commissioners are satisfied that such committee is representative of the duly qualified medical practitioners resident in the county or county borough they shall recognise such committee, and where a local medical committee has been so recognised it shall, subject to regulations made by the Insurance Commissioners, be consulted by the local health committee on all general questions affecting the administration of medical benefit, including the arrangements made with medical practitioners giving attendance and treatment to insured persons, and shall perform such other duties, and shall exercise such powers as may be determined by the Insurance Commissioners.

Amendments made: After the word "borough" ["or county borough and the"], insert the words "or for any area for which a district committee has been formed."

After the word "borough" ["in the comity or county borough"], insert the words "or such and as aforesaid."

After the word "committee" ["the local health committee"] insert the words "or district committee, as the case may-be."—[Mr. Lloyd George.]

Excessive Sickness.