HC Deb 07 May 1936 vol 311 c1892W
Mr. D. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Health whether any insurance committees have brought to his notice an expression of opinion that there is unnecessary prescribing by doctors; and whether any action being taken by his Department on the subject?

Sir K. WOOD

I have received a report from the Lancashire Insurance Committee to the effect stated in the first part of the question. As to the action taken by my Department, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 1st May to the hon. Member for Westhoughton (Mr. Rhys Davies), of which I am sending him a copy.