HC Deb 24 February 1949 vol 461 cc2001-2
20. Sir Waldron Smithers

asked the Minister of Health by what authority he issued N.H. 5, No. 2.

Mr. Bevan

There is no N.H. 5, No. 2.

Sir W. Smithers

Is the Minister aware that I have here in my pocket—it is a misprint—"National Health Service No. 2," an approved paper, which is given to every alien who arrives in this country, offering him free health services? Is not the right hon. Gentleman breaking the law in offering free health services to aliens, and will he tell the House who pays for the services which are rendered to aliens, who can afford the fare to come here and then get health services for nothing?

Mr. Bevan

That is not the Question on the Order Paper, but if the hon. Gentleman wishes me to answer what he asks I will do so briefly. The leaflet is for the purpose of informing persons who take out identity cards in this country, and seamen who missed the original distribution, what they can obtain through the National Health Service.

Sir W. Smithers

Is the Minister aware that it does not say so on the paper?