HC Deb 02 December 1926 vol 200 cc1359-60
18. Colonel DAY

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the number of complaints received from the contributors under the National Health Insurance Acts, he will consider an inquiry regarding the medical attention afforded panel patients?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The efficiency of the medical service under the National Health Insurance Acts was exhaustively investigated by the Royal Commission whose Report, published early this year, contains a very favourable verdict. Comparatively few specific complaints are received by the Department, nor has anything come to my notice since the Report which would justify the holding of any further inquiry.

Colonel DAY

Has the right hon. Gentleman received a report from the Kent Insurance Committee containing certain complaints in this matter?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

No. Such a report has not been brought to my notice.

Colonel DAY

Will the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries as to whether such a report has been sent?