§ Mr. Grovesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why, when, and to what extent, the British Medical Association was consulted in connection with the preparation of the memorandum on the investigation of infective gas-intestinal disorders recently issued by the Department of Health for Scotland; whether he will state the names of the persons whose opinion was taken on the memorandum; and whether the British Medical Association or any of the persons concerned received any remuneration whether by way of expenses or otherwise?
§ Mr. E. BrownWhile it was in draft, the memorandum in question was freely discussed on different occasions with representatives of the British Medical Associa-698W tion in order that the views of a body representing a large number of general practitioners might be secured. It would serve no useful purpose to mention individuals but neither the association nor any persons connected with it received any remuneration or expenses from Government funds in this connection.