HC Deb 12 March 1925 vol 181 c1536W
Lieut.-Colonel HORLICK

asked the Minister of Health how many established medical officers were employed by the Local Government Board in 1914–15 and by the Ministry of Health in 1920; how many established and unestablished medical officers are working for his Department at present; and what is the total amount recovered out of the National Health Insurance funds towards the salaries and expenses of the regional medical officers?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Thirty-four established medical officers were employed by the Local Government Board in 1914–15, and 73 by the Ministry of Health in 1920. The number of established and unestablished medical officers at present employed is 92. The amount recovered from health insurance funds towards the salaries and expenses of regional medical officers is £36,800 for the current financial year.