§ 33. Mr. Carsonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that persons dependent on the non-contributory old age pension, available at 70 years of age for those who need it, have no choice as to what doctor's panel they go on; and whether he will take steps to have this altered.
§ Mr. BevanIn some areas, where the Poor Law authority have instituted a panel system, non-contributory old age pensioners already have a choice of doctor. When the new Health Service comes into operation, all such pensioners will have the same free choice of doctor as everyone else.