HC Deb 01 December 1930 vol 245 cc1811-2W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Minister of Health whether he has now concluded his negotiations with doctors in panel practice and the approved societies for a variation of the period during which an insured person may change his panel doctor; and, if so, will he state what arrangements have been arrived at?

Mr. GREENWOOD

On the question of principle, I have come to the conclusion that I ought to modify the relevant part of the Medical Benefit Regulations so as to require a longer period to elapse before effect is given to a notice by an insured person of his desire to transfer to another insurance doctor. Details of the procedure will be discussed with the representative bodies concerned as soon as possible.