§ 58. Mr. WATTasked whether any instances have occurred in Scotland of the maternity benefit under the National Insurance Act being administered by approved societies in form other than by payment of cash; and, if so, what form the benefit took?
§ Mr. MASTERMANNo full information is yet available as to the different forms in which the approved societies in Scotland are (within the discretion allowed to them under the Act) administering maternity benefit, but I am informed by the Scottish Insurance Commissioners that some of them are giving a part of the benefit otherwise than in cash—e.g., paying a doctor or in providing necessities required in connection with the confinement.