§ 30. Sir J. D. REESasked whether, under the National Insurance Act, the taxpayer is called upon to pay 9d. for medical attendance which cannot be provided and which, if provided, might, in the absence of any income limit, be claimed and would be due irrespective of the pecuniary position of the person concerned?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Masterman)I regret that I am unable to discover the meaning of the hon. Gentleman's question, but so far as I can understand it the answer is in the negative.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs not 9d. paid in all by different taxpayers?
§ Mr. MASTERMANNo taxpayer, as far as I know, pays 9d., nor is 9d. paid for medical benefit.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member cannot argue the question.