§ 14. Sir L. Ropnerasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that in many localities individuals are experiencing difficulty in finding a doctor on whose panel they can be registered; and whether he will suggest a method of overcoming this inconvenience.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithNo, Sir. Anyone who cannot find a doctor willing to accept him can apply to the Executive Council to be assigned to a doctor. If my hon. and gallant Friend will give me details of any cases he has in mind, I will look into the matter.
§ Sir L. RopnerDoes the Parliamentary Secretary mean that she is not aware of the difficulty which is being experienced in many localities in obtaining a doctor? I thought her reply started with the words, "No, Sir."
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithVarious circumstances may give rise to a doctor not accepting a particular patient. His list may be full. But anyone who cannot obtain a doctor in an area has only to apply to the Executive Council, who will make arrangements.