HC Deb 11 May 1944 vol 399 c2069
15. Major Nield

asked the Minister of Health what special provision is being made in the Government's plan for social security for crippled or otherwise chronically disabled persons.

Mr. Willink

I would ask my hon. and gallant Friend to await the issue of the White Paper in which the Government's proposals on social insurance will be presented to Parliament.

Major Nield

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give an approximate date for the White Paper?

Mr. Willink

No, Sir, that is not for me.

Mr. Shinwell

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that Lord Woolton promised the White Paper after Easter? To which Easter was he referring?

Mr. Willink

That question was put by my hon. Friend last week, and I said then I had no recollection of that statement.

Mr. Shinwell

I shall put that question again next week.