Medical Examinations (Numbers and Cost)

HC Deb 07 December 1954 vol 535 cc36-7W

Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of men medically examined prior to call-up for National Service in 1951, 1952 and 1953, respectively; and the approximate total cost of these examinations in each year, including fares, subsistence and payments for lost working time.

Mr. Watkinson

The following are the figures:

NATIONAL SERVICE MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Year	Number	Approximate cost
				£
1951	…	…	245,308	410,000
1952	…	…	274,288	446,000
1953	…	…	232,954	414,000

Medical fees, fares, subsistence and compensation for loss of earnings are included in the costs, but not the cost of non-medical staff and other administrative costs.