§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Health the number of insured persons, men and women, in England, Scotland, and Wales, referred to the regional medical officers by approved societies, insurance committees, and doctors, for the years 1923 and 1932, respectively, 679W together with the results of such references?
— 1923. 1932. Number of insured persons in England, Scotland and Wales referred to the regional medical officers by approved societies, insurance committees and doctors. 165,719 687,331 References disposed of: (1) Insured persons did not attend for examination: (i) Declared off funds before examination … 29,867 173,353 (ii) Other cases … 36,831 130,106 (2) Insured persons examined: (i) Found incapable of work … 71,933 260,475 (ii) Found capable of work … 26,687 114,421 Total references disposed of … 165,318* 678,355* * This figure includes references brought forward from the previous year and disposed of in the year, and excludes references made in the year and still under consideration at the end of the year.