Major FARQUHARSON asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is intending to introduce a Bill this Session which would establish a new system of general medical services for the population; and, if so, whether such Bill will provide a whole-time salaried service of doctors, including hospitals and clinics?
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§ Dr. ADDISONNo, Sir. Immediately the Ministry of Health Bill becomes law, I intend to set up the Consultative Councils under the Bill, including one to advise upon medical and ancillary services, as I have already explained to the House. To them I shall at once refer various questions in respect of the development of local health services, as I am anxious to proceed as speedily as possible with these matters; but I shall not submit any proposals to the Government on those matters until I have obtained their advice.