§ 29. Mr. GORDON MACDONALDasked the Minister of Health the total amount of the National Health Insurance funds at 31st December, 1934?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREThe amount was approximately £129,500,000.
§ Mr. MACDONALDDoes 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. SHAKESPEAREThe whole question of unemployment in relation to health insurance is being considered now.
§ Mr. T. SMITHCan the Minister say when the promised amending Bill will be introduced?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREAs soon as possible.
§ Mr. THORNEIn the present Parliament?