asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any alternative scheme has been submitted by the Insurance Commissioners to approved societies or insurance committees under which insured persons over the age of sixty-five can obtain medical benefit; and, if not, will he consider the advisability of enabling persons over the age of sixty-five to get medical attendance?

The Commissioners are preparing, and will issue this week, a table for the guidance of societies in determining the benefit which may be given to members who were over sixty-five on 15th July last who decide to give medical attendance and treatment for such members as one of the benefits to be given under Section 49 of the Act.

Will there be any compensation paid to those members who up to the present have been unable to receive medical attendance?

No. The discretion is absolutely in the hands of the approved societies. They can at any time include them in medical benefit.

What about the case of the deposit contributors?

I should like notice of that.