HC Deb 18 December 1912 vol 45 cc1491-2
80. Mr. FRED HALL

asked the Secretary to the Treasury if a person claiming sick benefit under the National Insurance Act will have to produce a medical certificate; if so, who will pay for the cost of the same; and what arrangements will be made for these to be obtained in the event of an agreement not being arrived at with the medical profession?

Mr. MASTERMAN

A medical certificate is not required by the Act as a condition of receiving sickness or disablement benefit. It rests with the approved society to determine whether such a certificate should be required, or what other evidence they will accept?

Mr. F. HALL

Will the right hon. Gentleman give a reply to the last part of the question?