§ 68. Captain CAZALETasked the Minister of Health, whether, in view of the fact that men drawing disability pensions and who are members of the National Health Insurance Fund only draw part benefit for sickness, he will take action either by legislation or administration to see that they draw full benefit?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Miss Lawrence)Under the Act, benefit is only reduced in the case of men who are in receipt of a pension from the State at the total disablement rate. The reduction ceases to operate when a man has resumed work, and contributions have been paid for a certain number of weeks. My right hon. Friend does not propose to introduce any amending legislation on the subject.
§ Mr. McSHANEOn a point of Order. We really cannot hear anything at all of the answer.