§ 69. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Health if any payments have yet been made to the doctors in the 252W National Health Service for the treatment of temporary residents, visitors, holidaymakers, foreigners and those patients not on a doctor's list; upon what principle are payments made; and how much is still owed to the doctors for this service.
§ Mr. BevanNo payments have yet been made for the treatment of temporary residents, visitors, holiday makers and foreigners. The principles on which such payments shall be made are still under discussion with the medical profession. It is contemplated that payments in respect of the period from 5th July, 1948, to 31st December, 1948, will be made at the 31st March, 1949. The amount of these payments is not yet known.