HC Deb 02 May 1933 vol 277 cc678-9W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked 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, 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.