DOCTORS IN ENGLAND
THE INSURANCE DISPUTE. Press Association—By Telegraph— Ccpyxigot LONDON, October 16. (Received Oct. 16, at 7.30 p.m.) Sir W. Joynson-Hioks (Minister of Health), replying to the doctors, states that he is unable to agree to arbitration. The British Medical Association notifies its acceptance of the decision and continues the argument against any reduction.—A. and N.Z. Cable. A recent cablegram stated that the agreement between the Ministry of Health and the panel doctors in connection with national insurance had expired. Hitherto the State has paid the doctors 9s 6d per head. After long negotiations the doctors definitely refused a final offer of the Ministry of Health of 8s 6d per head for three years, and asked that the matter should*bo submitted to arbitration.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18995, 17 October 1923, Page 7
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