§ Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALDasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his intention that health societies in administering the maternity grant under the 1060 National Insurance Bill will make provision for the services of qualified midwife nurses; and whether, in the event of the employment of a midwife, the 30s. grant is supposed to cover her services and those of any doctor she may have to consult?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe maternity benefit of 30s. is intended to cover the cost of doctor and midwife where necessary.