HC Deb 11 July 1923 vol 166 c1358
54. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health whether, in accordance with the pledge given by his predecessor, he proposes to consult both the consultative council and representatives of the approved societies before any new terms as to remuneration and service are arranged with the medical men on the panel lists; whether he proposes to arrange such consultation before any offer as to remuneration is made; and when, and in what manner, he proposes any consultation shall take place?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As regards the first two parts of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave him on the 11th April. As regards the third part, the matter is now under consideration, and I am not yet in a position to make any statement.

Sir K. WOOD

Can the representatives of the approved societies be assured that they will be consulted in this matter, inasmuch as they will have to contribute out of their funds to the remuneration of the medical men?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have already stated, in answer to my hon. Friend, that I proposed to consult the representatives of the approved societies.