HC Deb 13 October 1969 vol 788 c20W
58. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to make it obligatory for letters from general practitioners referring any patient to a hospital to give the National Health Service medical card number.

Mr. Crossman

I do not think this would be appropriate. I prefer at present to rely on measures to facilitate and encourage the giving of the number.