HC Deb 01 May 1935 vol 301 c363
29. Mr. GORDON MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Health the total amount of the National Health Insurance funds at 31st December, 1934?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

The amount was approximately £129,500,000.

Mr. MACDONALD

Does the Minister not consider it advisable that some of this amount should be used to safeguard the interests of those who are suffering from the effects of prolonged unemployment?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

The whole question of unemployment in relation to health insurance is being considered now.

Mr. T. SMITH

Can the Minister say when the promised amending Bill will be introduced?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

As soon as possible.

Mr. THORNE

In the present Parliament?