§ Commander Pursey asked the Secretary of State for War why Army medical officers do not vaccinate and inoculate the families of civil servants of his Department who are posted overseas; and why, when these services are carried out by civilian doctors, his Department refuses repayment of the fees charged.
§ Mr. ProfumoSo far as possible Army medical officers do vaccinate and inoculate families of civil servants in my Department who are posted overseas. Where there is no military medical establishment within reasonable distance of a family's home, the necessary services may be obtained under the National Health Scheme. I have arranged that the charge for the certificate required is recovered by the doctor from my Department.
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§ Commander Purseyasked the Secretary of State for War why a charge of 5s. per crate for household effects is made to civil servants of his Department who are posted overseas; and why the charge is not refunded when the crates are returned at the destination.
§ Mr. ProfumoThis charge is made towards the cost of delivery of the empty crate. A refund may be claimed when the civil servant arrives at his overseas station. I am, however, examining the necessity for this charge.