HC Deb 10 June 1975 vol 893 cc153-4W
38. Mrs. Knight

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will investigate the issuing of medical notes and the signing of other claims for payment of social security benefits by medical practitioners.

Mr. O'Malley

The issue of medical certificates of incapacity for work was among the questions examined by the Committee on Abuse of Social Security Benefits which was set up by, and reported to, my predecessor. I have formed no plans for a further investigation of this kind, but if the hon. Lady has any specific aspect in mind I should be grateful if she would let me know.