asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether Form Med. 21 or any other form of application for permission to make their own arrangements with a view to free choice of doctor have yet been forwarded to the nurses of any of the London hospitals; if not, why not; and, if so, when they will be sent, and to which hospitals?

I am informed that a circular letter has been forwarded by the London Insurance Committee to all hospitals which have applied to this committee for leave to make their own arrangements. A special form of notice of application applicable to these cases will be issued for use by such hospitals as soon as possible.