§ Mr. ASTORasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether a woman confined in a hospital or other institution would receive maternity benefit under the provisions of the National Insurance Bill; and, if so, would any portion of it be given to the institution?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EX-CHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second does not arise. I am in communication on this matter with persons responsible for the management of homes which receive maternity cases.