§ Mr. FELLasked if the appointments that are being made under the National Insurance Act are being made provisionally, and are subject to determination if no agreement is come to with the doctors who are to work the Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe answer is in the negative. The coming into operation of the Act is not dependent upon any agreement that may be made with representatives of the medical profession.
§ Mr. FELLWhat is the use of the appointments if those who are to carry out the Act refuse to do it?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI do not in the least understand the question. The appointments are made in all four Kingdoms, and yet in Ireland there is no suggestion of medical benefit at all. If necessary, the Act will go on without medical benefit.