§ 47. Sir K. WOODasked the Prime Minister whether he can now state the character of the Royal Commission to inquire into National Insurance; and whether he is in a position to announce the names of its members?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Mr. A. Greenwood)The Government have decided to constitute the Commission from persons not directly concerned with the administration of the National Health Insurance Acts. Progress is being made with the appointment of members, and I shall hope to be in a position to make a[...] announcement before very long.
§ Sir K. WOODHas the Minister of Health given due consideration to the representations of the friendly societies to have representatives on this Commission
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe question of the representation of what I may call interested parties was carefully considered with the interested parties, and, after full consideration, it was felt that this question would be better dealt with by an independent Commission.
§ Sir K. WOODCan the hon. Member state when he will be able to announce the names?
§ Mr. GREENWOODPerhaps in about ten days' time.