HC Deb 25 March 1941 vol 370 c433
62. Mr. Collindridge

asked the Minister of Health when he proposes to make a statement to the House upon new benefits of health insurance?

Miss Horsbrugh

My right hon. Friend regrets that he is not yet in a position to make a statement on this subject, but he hopes to be able to do so shortly.

Mr. Collindridge

Is the hon. Lady aware of the grave delay there is in this matter, and can she state when she will be in a position to make a statement?

Miss Horsbrugh

I am fully aware of the delay, and, as I said last week, my right hon. Friend will make a statement as soon as he possibly can, when arrangements are made.

Mr. Thorne

Is the difficulty in coming to a decision in consequence of the delay caused by those who are responsible for carrying out the Insurance Acts?

Miss Horsbrugh

No, Sir. I think the hon. Member will realise that there are a good many decisions to be taken and that this is a difficult problem.