§ 43. Mr. Westwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered the report of the Departmental Committee on the Scottish Health Services, with special reference to the provision of a medical service for wives and dependants of national health insured persons; and what action does he propose to give effect to either the, majority or minority reports?
§ Mr. ColvilleThis matter has received careful consideration, but I regret that I cannot at present hold out any prospect of legislation for this purpose.
§ Mr. WestwoodIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the section of the British Medical Association which represents Scotland is now unanimously of the opinion that some action should be taken in the interests of the health of the dependants of insured persons in Scotland?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am aware of the importance of the question, but, as the hon. Member will recollect, the Committee found it difficult to agree on a solution. I cannot add anything to what I have said on the subject of legislation.
§ Mr. WestwoodIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in my question I gave him the opportunity of accepting either the majority or the minority report?