HC Deb 06 February 1930 vol 234 cc2074-5
67. Major WOOD

asked the Minister of Health whether he proposes to introduce legislation to relieve medical practitioners of disabilities arising out of contracts with local authorities of which they are members; and, if so, whether he will consider the position of other members of county councils who may have received contracts placed by bodies of which they are not themselves members but whose duties are about to be taken over by committees of the new county councils?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The recommendations of the Royal Commission in regard to medical practitioners are under my consideration, but I am not contemplating legislation to remove disabilities of persons who are now members of local authorities and may become disqualified by operation of law on 1st April. The latter part of the question does not therefore arise.

Mr. McSHANE

Would that not apply to a very much wider circle of people?

Mr. GREENWOOD

That is perfectly true.

Major WOOD

Is not the principle the same in both cases?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Yes, perfectly, but I am not responsible for the law.

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