§ 31. Mr. REMERasked the Minister of Health what is the amount standing to the credit of the National Health Insurance Fund at the last convenient date?
§ The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)The total amount of National Health Insurance funds it Great Britain at 31st December, 1930, was £127,000,000 approximately.
§ Mr. REMERIn view of the increased charges on industry, is it intended to continue accumulating these large funds?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI would remind the hon. Member that these funds are required in respect of future liabilities.
§ 32. Mr. REMERasked the Minister of Health what is the amount standing to the credit of the Widows' Pensions and Old Age Insurance Fund at the last convenient date?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe funds under the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Acts in hand at 31st March, 1931, amounted to £46,000,000, approximately.