Mr. WORTHINGTON-EVANSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give an estimate of the number of persons who would be entitled under the National Insurance Bill, to medical, sanatorium and maternity benefits, but not entitled to sickness and disablement pay in the fifteenth year after the commencement of the Act; and what provisions exist in the Bill for dealing with these persons?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo such estimate is at present available. As to the provisions made for such persons, they will in general either be in receipt of means in excess of £31 10s. or will be already in receipt of old age pensions, or will become entitled to sickness and disablement benefit on attaining the age of sixteen.