62. Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he is aware that doctors in the Highlands and Islands are under liability to attend insured persons without receiving any adequate compensation for journeys by land and sea which may often occupy twenty-four hours or more; and, in view of the fact that doctors only accepted service under the National Insurance Act believing that they would receive reasonable consideration, if he will take an early opportunity of stating what provision will be made?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe Supplementary Estimates include provision of £10,000 for mileage and other special charges in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland in connection with the medical attendance and treatment of insured persons.
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEIs that the full sum which is going to this service, or is there to be a larger sum later on for those other points which are not strictly under the Insurance Act?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe whole report is now under consideration.