HC Deb 22 January 1958 vol 580 cc185-6W
Mr. Hastings

asked the Secretary of State for War what was the total sum paid to civilian medical practitioners for treatment provided for Army personnel when on leave, for the year 1st April, 1955, to 31st March, 1956.

Mr. Soames

The amount is not recorded separately. It is included among payments made to civilian doctors for a variety of services to the Army. The majority of soldiers sick on leave are treated by Service medical officers or doctors paid by the National Health Service, and the only payments made direct from Army Votes are in respect of those soldiers on leave who are obliged to consult private medical practitioners.