The representatives of the divisions of the British Medical Association
who met in London on Tuesday passed the follow- ing motion by an overwhelming majority :—
" That in the opinion of this Representative Meeting the Regu- lations issued by the Insurance Commissioners and the latest proposals of the Chancellor of the Exchequer are unworkable and derogatory to the profession. As a consequence the medical pro- fession declines to undertake service under the Act and Regula- tions as at present constituted."
The meeting then proceeded to discuss whether, and if so in what manner, the Association should inform Mr. Lloyd George that it was still ready to try to effect a settlement. On this question a card vote was demanded, and the result of the poll was that there were 9,292 votes for re-opening negotiations and 9,269 against. Thus only a tiny majority prevented a complete refusal to serve under the Act. A Committee of five was appointed to confer with Mr. Lloyd George.
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