§ 73. Sir John Wardlaw-Milneasked the Minister of Health, whether he will consider the granting of maternity benefits to women employed in the Emergency Medical Service?
§ Mr. E. BrownWomen employed in the Emergency Medical Services who are insured under the National Health Insurance Acts are, subject to the fulfilment of certain qualifying conditions, entitled to payment of maternity benefit in respect of confinement.
§ Sir J. Wardlaw-MilneIs it not a fact that these disqualifications largely prevent these women getting benefit?
§ Mr. BrownI am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is thinking of those who are excepted from compulsory insurance. If that is so, I shall be glad to give him a precise answer about that.