31. Mr. FREDERICK HALL (Dulwich)asked when it is proposed to introduce the legislation to amend the anomalies of the National Insurance Act which was promised on behalf of the Government at the time of the Edinburgh election?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEAs the main benefits of the National Insurance Act have only been in operation for barely a fortnight, it would be obviously premature to make any such statement as that asked for by the hon. Member. The actual words I used were, "where experience proves that the Act needs Amendment, either to meet special cases or otherwise, it will be amended."
Mr. F. HALLHas it not already been proved beyond any question of doubt that the Act requires much alteration with 1163 regard to many of those who are particularly desirous of having their own doctor, as was promised by the right hon. Gentleman in his tabernacle speech?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member should not raise a series of contentious matters at Question Time which he cannot pursue. It is only a waste of time.