§ 61. Mr. MALCOLMasked the right hon. Gentleman whether the scheme for medical benefit put forward by the Scottish Clerks' Association, which is similar to the proposals made by them and approved by him while the National Insurance Act was in Committee, has now been refused by the Glasgow Insurance Committee; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. WEDGWOOD BENNI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Secretary to the Treasury to my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow (Bridgeton) on the 27th instant.
§ 17. Sir J. D. REESasked whether the friendly societies operating in the Heanor, Langley Mill, Ripley, and Codnor districts decided to form a medical aid association; that ten doctors of the district thereupon issued a manifesto to the effect that they would refuse under any circumstances to attend uninsured persons in families joining such association; and whether the Government countenances such action on the part of the said doctors?
§ Mr. W. BENNThe arrangements made for the medical attendance of uninsured 32 persons do not require the approval of the Government or the Insurance Commissioners.