§ 40. Mr. FELLasked what is the amount of the funds in the hands of the National Insurance Commissioners at the latest date available; if such funds have been invested in securities; and, if so, what are the securities?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe amount standing in the National Health Insurance Fund on 3rd July, 1913, was about. £14,000,000. For particulars of the securities in which moneys out of the National Health Insurance Fund have been invested, I would refer the hon. Member to the annual account presented to Parliament on the 27th May last in accordance with Subsection (6) of Section 54 of the Act, of which I will send him a copy.
§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSCould the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea what the loss on this amount is owing to the depreciation of Consols?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member had better give notice of that question.