The discussion was continued on Tuesday, when consider- able progress
was made, Clauses 4, 5, 6, and 7 being disposed of, and the discussion of Clause 8 being begun. The position of sweated workers and of voluntary contributors was first discussed. A proposal was made for a reduction of contri- butions in favour of members of the Territorial Force. But this and other amendments were opposed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. When the eighth clause, which deals with benefits, was reached, the question of the doctor's position was at once raised, and Mr. Lloyd George's declaration on the subject was awaited with great interest. He declared, however, that negotiations with the Medical Association were still in progress, and that it would be prejudicial to their success if a debate upon the subject were held at that moment. The question, moreover, might be raised more satisfactorily upon Clause 14. After a pledge had been given by Mr. Lloyd George that further opportunity for a discussion would be allowed the matter dropped.
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