HC Deb 01 May 1941 vol 371 cc542-3
12. Dr. Edith Summerskill

asked the Minister of Health whether he can now make a statement on the new rates of National Health Insurance benefit?

Mr. E. Brown

No, Sir. Not yet.

Dr. Summerskill

Is the Minister aware that we have had the same answer for months, and that this delay is causing great hardship to many people who are sick and injured?

Mr. Brown

I do not think quite the same answer has been given. The hon. Lady will understand that other Ministers are concerned in this matter. I can assure her, however, that the answer will not be long delayed.