HC Deb 02 March 1949 vol 462 cc48-9W
85. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many medical members are there on the Exchange Control Medical Advisory Committee; how many times did this Committee meet in the year 1948; and how many were present at each meeting.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Ten, exclusive of the secretary and the Treasury medical adviser. There are no non-medical members. The full Committee met five times the numbers present being respectively 10, 9, 10, 11, and 10. In addition, as I have explained previously, each application is submitted to two members of the Committee and, if necessary, to the chairman as well. Members meet informally among themselves at frequent intervals for consultation about cases.

86. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what payments are made to the Exchange Control Medical Advisory Committee; how much did this committee cost the taxpayer in 1948; and do they receive remuneration or fees for services other than for attendance at the committee meetings.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Each member of the Committee receives an honorarium of £500 per annum in respect of all services. The total cost in 1948 was about £6,500.

87. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many applications for foreign currency for the treatment of disease abroad were considered by the Exchange Control Medical Advisory Committee in the year 1948; and how many of these applications were refused.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

From January to December, 1948, 2,907 of which 914 were refused.