§ 84. Mr. W. GRAHAMasked the Minister of Health whether he has settled the conditions which will determine the title of members of approved societies to participate in schemes for additional National Health Insurance benefits following the second valuation by the Government actuary; if so, when will the conditions be published, and will approved societies be consulted on this point; and whether, if the conditions and consequent Regulations have not been settled, the Ministry of Health will submit the proposals to approved societies through the Association of Approved Societies and/or the National Conference of Friendly Societies for consideration prior to their receiving legal effect?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe matter referred to by the hon. Member is at present under consideration and the views of approved societies of various types are being obtained, including those represented by the two bodies named in the last part of the question.