HC Deb 09 June 1913 vol 53 cc1249-50
37. Mr. GODFREY LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he can now state what is the value of the released reserves to the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, the Ancient Order of Foresters, and the Hearts of Oak under the National Insurance Act, respectively?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I have no information with regard to the value of the funds set free by schemes under Section 72 of the Insurance Act in the case of the societies mentioned.

Mr. G. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman inquire?

Mr. MASTERMAN

If the hon. Member desires me to inquire I will.

41. Mr. O'GRADY

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he has yet been able to induce the medical profession to treat the uninsured members of friendly societies, referred to in Section 15 (2) (e) of the National Insurance Act, at the sum of 6s. per head per annum; and, if not, whether he is now prepared to advise the provision out of State funds of an additional 2s. 6d. per head per annum to enable them to obtain throughout life medical attendance and medicine on the same terms as those offered to the doctors in respect of insured persons?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I have nothing to add at present to the previous answers which I have given to similar questions.