HC Deb 21 April 1936 vol 311 cc26-7
56. Miss RATHBONE

asked the Minister of Health what have been the total amounts under health insurance of the contributions paid and benefits received by male and female contributors, respectively, during 1935 or for the last period of 12 months for which figures are available?

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Lady's permission, circulate it in the OFFCIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The total amount of contributions received in the year 1934, the latest period in respect of which complete information is available, was £18,250,000 in respect of men and £8,500,000 in respect of women. In the same period payments on account of benefits, including medical benefit, which can be definitely classified on a sex basis amounted to £17,700,000 for men and £10,100,000 for women. In addition a sum of £2,580,000 was expended on additional benefits not in the form of cash, the division of which between men and women is not available.