§ 31. Sir J. D. REESasked the hon. Member for St. George's-in-the-East, as representing the Insurance Commissioners, whether he is aware that George Mulles, of 27, Cyril Avenue, Nottingham, who was under care of his own medical attendant, suffering from bronchitis and empydema, and is a member of the National Amalgamated Approved Society, was examined on 3rd July by that society's medical referee and found not fit to work for a month; that the sick visitor nevertheless reported him fit for work and his sick pay was stopped; whether the opinion of the medical man should prevail over that of the 1222 sick visitor; whether this is typical of numerous other cases: and what steps the Government propose to take in, pursuance of its policy of compulsory insurance and supersession of voluntary agency?
Mr. BENNThe Commissioners have communicated with the approved society, who state that after consideration of the referee's report they authorised payment of benefit on 7th July. The remainder of the question does not, therefore, arise.