HC Deb 16 December 1912 vol 45 cc1083-4
43. Mr. FRED HALL (Dulwich)

asked what amount is now available for the granting of medical benefit under the National Insurance Act?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer that was given to the hon. Member for London University on 23rd October and to the Cd. Paper 6520, laid on the Table on the 5th inst., which contains full information on the subject.

Mr. HALL

Have final arrangements been made with the doctors? If not, how can the right hon. Gentleman say what amount "will be available for medical benefit?

Mr. MASTERMAN

That has nothing to do with the question.

Mr. HALL

Will the right hon. Gentleman give me a direct reply? Is there sufficient money available for the purpose?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The question was what amount was now available for medical benefit, and I referred the hon. Member to documents from which he can obtain all the figures?

Mr. HALL

Have arrangements been finally made with the doctors?