§ 17. Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked why Form Medical 32 of the Insurance Commissioners was withdrawn; and whether, in view of the complaints consequent upon the inability of insured persons to obtain medical benefit owing to the difficulty of obtaining a medical card, the Commissioners will reissue Form Medical 32, making it obtainable from such persons' approved society only?
§ Mr. W. BENNThe form referred to was part of the system which has now been superseded, and its adoption is incompatible with the present system. The form of application for a medical card which takes its place is obtainable at all post offices, and no difficulty should be experienced by insured persons in securing a medical card upon application.
§ Mr. BATHURSTIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there is still unanimity amongst approved societies as to the advantages of this Medical Form 32, enabling members to get their medical treatment very much quicker than under the present system?
§ Mr. W. BENNNo, Sir, I am not aware that approved societies desire to go back to the system that has been superseded.