§ Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Health how many doctors there are paid under the National Health Insurance Scheme; and the amount paid to them per annum?
§ Mr. E. BrownThere are in England and Wales 17,290 doctors under contract with Insurance Committees. In 1940 they were paid:
£ In respect of treatment 7,674,127 In respect of drugs 251,938 In respect of mileage 256,767 A total of 8,182,832
§ Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Health the total amount paid out per annum for sickness under the National Health Insurance Scheme?
§ Mr. BrownDuring the year ended the 31st December, 1940, a total sum of £17,948,000 was expended in Great Britain on sickness and disablement benefits under the National Health Insurance Acts.