HC Deb 27 January 1913 vol 47 c971
27. Mr. FRED HALL

asked the Secretary to the Treasury the total amount of the contributions under the National Insurance Act up to 31st December, 1912, the amount disbursed in benefits, and the cost of administration, giving separately the expenses of the Commissions, of approved societies, and of the insurance committees?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The amount received in health insurance contributions up to the date mentioned was about £7,500,000. I am unable to give the information asked for by the hon. Member as to expenditure, as it would involve asking for returns which are not now required for administrative purposes from 235 insurance committees and over 23,000 societies and branches.

Mr. FRED HALL

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he will consider whether that is not information that ought to be placed before Members of the House?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I will consider it. Of course full information will in due time be put before the House.

Mr. F. HALL

Will the right hon. Gentleman say when he expects "due time" to arrive?

Mr. MASTERMAN

The first appropriate opportunity.