§ 34. Sir J. D. REESasked whether it is the intention of the Government to increase the charges on account of the National Insurance Act from time to time, without regard to the cost to the taxpayer, as in respect of such remuneration as is necessary to obtain the co-operation of the medical profession; and, if so, whether the assent of the electorate is to be presumed to any expenditure, however large, in this behalf?
§ Mr. MASTERMANNo, Sir.
§ 44. Sir PHILIP MAGNUSasked whether the Chancellor of the Exchequer can now inform the House as to the further proposals he can offer to medical practitioners to enable them to co-operate in providing medical benefit under the National Insurance Act?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am afraid I can add nothing to my reply on Tuesday last to the hon. Member for Devizes.
§ Sir P. MAGNUSWill the right hon. Gentleman state the nature of that reply?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI will supply the hon. Gentleman with a copy of it.