64. Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how much of every 20s. received in the way of contributions from all sources to the National Health Insurance Fund and the Unemployed Insurance Fund is expended in benefit and how much in the cost of administration?
§ Sir JOHN BAIRD (for Mr. Hilton Young)Out of every 20s. of the total amount received from all sources into the National Health Insurance Fund it is estimated that 12s. 2½d. goes in benefit, 5s. l½d. to reserve and 2s. 8d. on administration. The corresponding figures for the Unem- 1230 ployment Fund are 17s. l0d. in benefit and 2s. 2d. in administration (including the cost of dealing with insured workpeople at Unemployment Exchanges). The hon. Member is no doubt aware that the amount estimated to be paid out in unemployment benefit during the current financial year is substantially greater than the total contributions, the balance being met by borrowing.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESCan the hon. Gentleman tell the House whether the 2s. 8d. referred to covers the administration of medical as well as cash benefit?
§ Sir J. BAIRDI would like to have notice of that.